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Pacific Collegiate Charter

Summary:

Pacific Collegiate Charter is a high-performing public charter school serving grades 7-12 in Santa Cruz, California, with an enrollment of 533 students. The school is part of the Pacific Collegiate Charter District, which is ranked 28th out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pacific Collegiate Charter consistently ranks among the top high schools in California, ranking 46th out of 2,323 high schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with 95% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 55.73%. In Mathematics, 78.21% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 27.9%. Pacific Collegiate Charter also excels in supporting the academic success of various student subgroups, with its rankings for female, male, Hispanic, and white students all in the top 50 high schools in California.

When compared to nearby schools, Pacific Collegiate Charter stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 11th-grade English Language Arts/Literacy proficiency rate of 95% is significantly higher than the rates at Soquel High (74.42%) and Harbor High (56.54%). Despite its high academic performance, Pacific Collegiate Charter serves a relatively diverse student population, with 9.01% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

 3004 Mission St.
       Santa Cruz, CA  95060-6225

(831) 479-7785

District: Pacific Collegiate Charter District

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 2,323 California High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.5%
Hispanic:
16.3%
Two or more races:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10% Help


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Compare Details Pacific Collegiate Charter ranks better than 95.3% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.63. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pacific Collegiate Charter ranks better than 98% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.28. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pacific Collegiate Charter who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Pacific Collegiate Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Pacific Collegiate Charter 131st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Pacific Collegiate Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pacific Collegiate Charter 46th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Pacific Collegiate Charter in the ranking list.)

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Pacific Collegiate Charter District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pacific Collegiate Charter District 28th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pacific Collegiate Charter

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pacific Collegiate Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 91.41 240th 2740 91.2%
2023 94.75 163rd 2802 94.2%
2024 95.63 131st 2777 95.3%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Pacific Collegiate Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.43 127th 665 80.9%
2023 65.57 243rd 678 64.2%
2024 83.75 85th 699 87.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pacific Collegiate Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.13 871st 2458 64.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pacific Collegiate Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 88.12 269th 2509 89.3%
2023 93.69 165th 2547 93.5%
2024 93.31 173rd 2546 93.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pacific Collegiate Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.69 182nd 2527 92.8%
2023 94.33 148th 2558 94.2%
2024 96.05 105th 2547 95.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Pacific Collegiate Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.22 716th 2359 69.6%
2023 76.91 362nd 2391 84.9%
2024 94.94 77th 2383 96.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pacific Collegiate Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.31 181st 1555 88.4%
2023 90.79 61st 1552 96.1%
2024 87.90 110th 1535 92.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pacific Collegiate Charter

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Rank History for all high school students at Pacific Collegiate Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.04 44th 2123 97.9%
2023 97.28 49th 2348 97.9%
2024 97.28 46th 2323 98.0%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Pacific Collegiate Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.46 63rd 786 92.0%
2024 88.99 36th 804 95.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pacific Collegiate Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.87 113th 2247 95.0%
2024 95.23 68th 2235 97.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Pacific Collegiate Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.04 88th 1858 95.3%
2023 96.12 54th 2118 97.5%
2024 96.47 43rd 2098 98.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Pacific Collegiate Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.21 20th 1916 99.0%
2023 97.79 40th 2207 98.2%
2024 97.44 49th 2172 97.7%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Pacific Collegiate Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.68 118th 712 83.4%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Pacific Collegiate Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 93.78 88th 1861 95.3%
2023 87.65 140th 2142 93.5%
2024 96.13 46th 2125 97.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Pacific Collegiate Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.49 24th 1204 98.0%
2023 94.10 30th 1434 97.9%
2024 92.98 37th 1406 97.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pacific Collegiate Charter

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 366 1 37 90 1 0 57 0 552
2022 357 3 35 99 1 0 61 0 556
2023 335 3 35 95 1 0 63 1 533
2024 343 0 33 88 0 1 73 2 540

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pacific Collegiate Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 0 n/a n/a n/a
2021 552 32.5 16.9 12
2022 556 31.6 17.5 11.7
2023 533 34.2 15.5 9
2024 540 32.9 16.3 10

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pacific Collegiate Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 0 n/a n/a n/a
2021 552 32.5 16.9 12
2022 556 31.6 17.5 11.7
2023 533 34.2 15.5 9
2024 540 32.9 16.3 10

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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Yes! Pacific Collegiate Charter is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 46th of 2323 California high schools.

Students at Pacific Collegiate Charter are 64% White, 16% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 540 students attended Pacific Collegiate Charter.


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