Pacific View Academy

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Pacific View Academy ranks 1516 th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pacific View Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Arroyo Grande, California, which is part of the Lucia Mar Unified School District. The school has consistently high four-year graduation rates, with 95.1% in 2022-2023 and 94.3% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state and district averages. However, Pacific View Academy's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and years, which is a significant area of concern.

When comparing Pacific View Academy to nearby alternative schools, such as Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria, Family Partnership Charter, and Orcutt Academy Charter, the school's performance is mixed. While it has higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates than Olive Grove Charter, its test scores are generally lower than the other nearby schools. Additionally, Pacific View Academy has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.38% to 60.26% over the past three years, suggesting that the school serves a population with a higher socioeconomic need.

One area of concern for Pacific View Academy is its high chronic absenteeism rates, which range from 38.8% in 2022-2023 to 42.3% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state and district averages. This issue may be contributing to the school's lower test scores and is an area that the administration should prioritize addressing. On a positive note, the school has seen a decrease in its student-teacher ratio over the past three years, from 25.5 in 2020-2021 to 17.6 in 2022-2023, which may indicate an improvement in the school's ability to provide more individualized attention to students.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

1065 Mesa View Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420-5592

(805) 474-3580

District: Lucia Mar Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1516^th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 135

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.7%

Hispanic:

42.2%

Two or more races:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pacific View Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.76. (See more...)

Compare Details Pacific View Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.89. (See more...)

Compare Details Pacific View Academy ranks worse than 65.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.39. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pacific View Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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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Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Pacific View Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Pacific View Academy 1516^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Pacific View Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Lucia Mar Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Lucia Mar Unified 587^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pacific View Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	58.76	2087^th	5883	64.5%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pacific View Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	55.19	1017^th	2740	62.9%
2023	24.89	2058^th	2802	26.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pacific View Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	62.84	755^th	2527	70.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Pacific View Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	42.31	1118^th	2123	47.3%
2023	32.10	1356^th	2348	42.2%
2024	26.39	1516^th	2323	34.7%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pacific View Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	32.17	1307^th	1943	32.7%
2023	33.57	1314^th	2247	41.5%
2024	18.79	1681^st	2235	24.8%

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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Pacific View Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.27	344^th	417	17.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Pacific View Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	37.73	1105^th	1858	40.5%
2023	21.32	1565^th	2118	26.1%
2024	27.20	1422^nd	2098	32.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Pacific View Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.96	1082^nd	2207	51.0%
2024	24.50	1481^st	2172	31.8%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Pacific View Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	52.83	771^st	1861	58.6%
2023	17.18	1659^th	2142	22.5%
2024	37.78	1189^th	2125	44.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Pacific View Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	20.93	972^nd	1204	19.3%
2023	31.38	898^th	1434	37.4%
2024	10.83	1201^st	1406	14.6%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pacific View Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2021	306	2	4	113	1	36	0	462
2022	131	3	2	128	1	37	0	302
2023	72	0	1	72	4	8	2	159
2024	59	0	2	57	2	14	1	135

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

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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 View Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	462	18.0	25.5	52.4
2022	302	15.8	19.1	60.3
2023	159	9.0	17.6	55.3
2024	135	7.8	17.1	64.4

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 View Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	462	18.0	25.5	52.4
2022	302	15.8	19.1	60.3
2023	159	9.0	17.6	55.3
2024	135	7.8	17.1	64.4

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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Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Pacific View Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1065 Mesa View Dr.	Arroyo Grande	93420	San Luis Obispo County	Lucia Mar Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(805) 474-3580	135	8	17.1	64.4%	59 (43.7%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (42.2%)	2 (1.5%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (10.4%)								(n/a)				18.8		20.5							28.1	34.4							6.3	12.3
Trivium Charter	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1550 South College Dr.	Santa Maria	93454	Santa Barbara County	Trivium Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(805) 291-1303	320	15	20.6	39.4%	149 (46.6%)	3 (0.9%)	130 (40.6%)	8 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.8%)								(n/a)	52.2	16.1				30.8	32.3	45.5	45.8	36.4	48.2	40.6	47.1	41.7	19.4	31.8	13.6	22.7	26.9	12.5	37.5	22.7	55.0	57.5	70.0	62.5	57.5	62.5
Peep - Prepare	Public, Alternative	K-12	1500 Lizzie St.	San Luis Obispo	93401	San Luis Obispo County	San Luis Coastal Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 549-1220	24	3	7.9	16.7%	10 (41.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (45.8%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.2%)	1 (4.2%)								(n/a)
Orcutt Academy Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	500 Dyer St.	Orcutt	93455	Santa Barbara County	Orcutt Union Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 938-8900	778	35	22.5	34.2%	293 (37.7%)	14 (1.8%)	352 (45.2%)	25 (3.2%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	81 (10.4%)								(n/a)	56.3	37.5			43.4	44.3	71.4	50.0	68.8	46.7	68.8	50.0	70.0	66.0	42.9	42.9	37.5	46.7	81.3	43.8	41.7	44.6							$7,441
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5075 Bradley Rd.	Orcutt	93455	Santa Barbara County	Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(805) 623-1111	141	7	20.7	66.7%	41 (29.1%)	1 (0.7%)	87 (61.7%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.7%)								(n/a)		7.1		15.2		11.5						35.7	48.5	39.7						0.0	6.1	7.4
Family Partnership Charter	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1157 E. Clark Ave. Ste. H	Santa Maria	93455	Santa Barbara County	Family Partnership Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(805) 348-3333	400	23	17.0	44.0%	206 (51.5%)	3 (0.8%)	151 (37.8%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.3%)								(n/a)	16.7	35.5	29.4	15.8		26.3	44.0	61.9	33.3	33.3	45.5	51.6	67.4	51.1	58.3	57.1	25.0	33.3	31.8	19.4	26.1	33.9	71.0	74.2	80.7	77.4	74.2	80.7

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Is Pacific View Academy a good school?

Pacific View Academy ranks 1516^th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Pacific View Academy in?

Lucia Mar Unified

What is the racial makeup of Pacific View Academy?

Students at Pacific View Academy are 44% White, 42% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Pacific View Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 135 students attended Pacific View Academy.

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