Pacifica High

Summary:

Pacifica High is a public high school located in Oxnard, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,219 students. It is part of the Oxnard Union High School District, which is ranked 717 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Pacifica High's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 38.23% of Pacifica High's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 46.27% for the district and 55.73% for the state. The performance gap is even more significant in mathematics, with only 10.56% of Pacifica High's 11th-grade students being proficient or better, compared to 18.18% for the district and 27.9% for the state. Pacifica High's performance in science is also below the district and state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 85.0% to 91.2%, and its dropout rate has varied from 4.1% to 9.3%. Additionally, Pacifica High has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 17.0% in 2018-2019 to 31.0% in 2021-2022.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Buena High, Oxnard Middle College High, and Oxnard High, Pacifica High's academic performance is generally lower. Oxnard Middle College High, in particular, stands out with exceptional academic performance, ranking in the top 10% of California high schools and achieving a 100% four-year graduation rate. Pacifica High's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 73.53% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance and higher rates of chronic absenteeism.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 600 East Gonzales Rd.
       Oxnard, CA  93036-8266


(805) 278-5000

District: Oxnard Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
1461st of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,333 Help


Feeder schools for Pacifica High:

Elementary:    Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
    Curren Elementary
    Driffill Elementary
    Norman R. Brekke Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  25.0 Help
Number of students:  3,219

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.1%
Asian:
2.9%
White:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pacifica High ranks worse than 62.9% of high schools in California. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked high schools in the Oxnard Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.55. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pacifica High 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Pacifica High has the largest high school student body size in the Oxnard Union High School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.1%), Asian (2.9%), White (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pacifica High is 25. 6 high schools in the Oxnard Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Pacifica High employs 128.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pacifica High is $8,333, which is the lowest among 9 high schools in the Oxnard Union High School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pacifica High:

SchoolDigger ranks Pacifica High 1461st of 2323 California public high schools. (See Pacifica High in the ranking list.)

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Oxnard Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Oxnard Union High 717th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pacifica High

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Rank History for all students at Pacifica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.57 798th 1653 51.7%
2005 46.01 671st 1901 64.7%
2006 38.07 889th 1968 54.8%
2007 42.28 815th 2063 60.5%
2008 53.51 597th 2117 71.8%
2009 53.76 630th 2238 71.8%
2010 51.53 715th 2281 68.7%
2011 47.42 855th 2367 63.9%
2012 53.35 706th 2354 70.0%
2013 50.29 778th 2426 67.9%
2015 34.36 1279th 1994 35.9%
2016 51.31 990th 2039 51.4%
2017 41.65 1216th 2021 39.8%
2018 43.56 1152nd 2017 42.9%
2019 47.39 1044th 2133 51.1%
2021 37.56 803rd 1290 37.8%
2022 26.74 1499th 2123 29.4%
2023 30.74 1394th 2348 40.6%
2024 28.55 1461st 2323 37.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pacifica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.69 504th 786 35.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pacifica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.92 470th 938 49.9%
2019 49.10 300th 941 68.1%
2021 44.99 216th 467 53.7%
2022 30.78 807th 1044 22.7%
2023 34.85 615th 1323 53.5%
2024 30.96 798th 1350 40.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pacifica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.33 973rd 1547 37.1%
2024 34.41 851st 1534 44.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pacifica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.26 1047th 1862 43.8%
2019 52.31 866th 1937 55.3%
2021 42.21 673rd 1126 40.2%
2022 28.64 1389th 1943 28.5%
2023 35.14 1270th 2247 43.5%
2024 30.29 1419th 2235 36.5%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Pacifica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.58 88th 100 12.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Pacifica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.68 181st 290 37.6%
2023 40.94 226th 417 45.8%
2024 34.42 303rd 451 32.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Pacifica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.92 1069th 1760 39.3%
2019 47.10 918th 1833 49.9%
2021 35.26 701st 1054 33.5%
2022 24.12 1412th 1858 24.0%
2023 28.01 1381st 2118 34.8%
2024 30.26 1348th 2098 35.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pacifica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.14 957th 1052 9.0%
2019 25.97 855th 1117 23.5%
2021 31.61 383rd 555 31.0%
2022 29.40 841st 1161 27.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Pacifica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.49 1121st 1834 38.9%
2019 39.93 1082nd 1880 42.4%
2021 32.08 769th 1122 31.5%
2022 25.74 1386th 1916 27.7%
2023 31.37 1296th 2207 41.3%
2024 24.83 1472nd 2172 32.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pacifica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.31 619th 712 13.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Pacifica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.63 115th 592 80.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pacifica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.34 927th 1742 46.8%
2019 54.09 774th 1814 57.3%
2022 29.88 1315th 1861 29.3%
2023 35.63 1233rd 2142 42.4%
2024 32.56 1313th 2125 38.2%
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Rank History for White students at Pacifica High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.43 957th 1434 33.3%
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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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Data source: California Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Monday, June 14, 2010

Open Quote graduate from pacifica high school!
education is great, top scores in our district
majority of our sports win PVL(pacific view league) and advance to CIF
overall well rounded school, great staff and teachers who are always there for support
i couldn't ask for more, it was an amazing experience and im glad i attended Pacifica High school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pacifica High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 177 75 107 1689 15 n/a n/a 20 2083
2003 177 75 107 1689 15 n/a n/a 20 2083
2004 219 99 159 2346 21 n/a n/a 26 2870
2005 208 99 184 2628 19 n/a n/a 31 3169
2006 198 82 196 2759 14 n/a n/a 38 3287
2007 151 78 200 2775 8 n/a n/a 23 3235
2008 132 72 211 2890 6 n/a n/a 0 3311
2009 119 75 191 2798 7 14 25 0 3229
2010 108 71 204 2848 6 13 7 0 3257
2011 109 65 207 2853 7 7 9 0 3257
2012 136 62 202 2890 6 4 8 0 3308
2013 115 50 198 2939 5 7 14 0 3328
2014 98 58 192 2872 5 9 15 0 3249
2015 78 59 174 3010 3 9 13 0 3346
2016 55 44 135 3049 3 7 13 0 3306
2017 42 41 112 2968 1 7 15 0 3186
2018 47 33 106 2944 0 8 15 0 3153
2019 35 23 92 2923 0 10 16 0 3099
2020 34 28 95 2860 6 9 19 0 3051
2021 44 24 94 2997 3 10 25 1 3198
2022 46 30 93 3010 2 8 29 0 3218
2023 49 28 93 2998 3 9 37 2 3219

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 Pacifica High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 2083 83.0 25.1 44.3
2003 2083 83.0 25.1 44.3
2004 2870 93.6 30.7 88.7
2005 3169 121.0 26.2 27.2
2006 3287 131.7 25.0 54
2007 3235 122.6 26.4 33.3
2008 3311 146.1 22.7 43.7
2009 3229 126.8 21.1 47.4
2010 3257 119.0 27.3 56.3
2011 3257 n/a n/a 47.9
2012 3308 125.4 26.3 n/a
2013 3328 120.5 27.5 70
2014 3249 127.6 25.4 72.9
2015 3346 124.0 26.9 77.7
2016 3306 118.0 28.0 70.3
2017 3186 117.4 27.1 79.3
2018 3153 118.2 26.6 75.7
2019 3099 125.6 24.6 73.2
2020 3051 n/a n/a 83.5
2021 3198 118.7 26.9 83.6
2022 3218 131.8 24.4 79.3
2023 3219 128.2 25.0 73.5

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 Pacifica High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 2083 83.0 25.1 44.3
2003 2083 83.0 25.1 44.3
2004 2870 93.6 30.7 88.7
2005 3169 121.0 26.2 27.2
2006 3287 131.7 25.0 54
2007 3235 122.6 26.4 33.3
2008 3311 146.1 22.7 43.7
2009 3229 126.8 21.1 47.4
2010 3257 119.0 27.3 56.3
2011 3257 n/a n/a 47.9
2012 3308 125.4 26.3 n/a
2013 3328 120.5 27.5 70
2014 3249 127.6 25.4 72.9
2015 3346 124.0 26.9 77.7
2016 3306 118.0 28.0 70.3
2017 3186 117.4 27.1 79.3
2018 3153 118.2 26.6 75.7
2019 3099 125.6 24.6 73.2
2020 3051 n/a n/a 83.5
2021 3198 118.7 26.9 83.6
2022 3218 131.8 24.4 79.3
2023 3219 128.2 25.0 73.5

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pacifica High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,333

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pacifica High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1044th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1394th of 2348 High schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pacifica High)4342.1
 0.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oxnard Union High)40.642.2
 1.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pacifica High)20.611.3
 9.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Oxnard Union High)21.315
 6.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Pacifica High)20.611.7
 8.9%
   12th Grade Science (Oxnard Union High)18.118.2
 0.1%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students30993219
 3.9%
African American2328
 21.7%
American Indian03
Asian9293
 1.1%
Hispanic29232998
 2.6%
Pacific Islander109
 10%
White3549
 40%
Two or More Races1637
 131.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.2%73.5%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pacifica High

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,219 students attended Pacifica High.

Students at Pacifica High are 93% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

Pacifica High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Elementary : Curren Elementary
Elementary : Driffill Elementary
Elementary : Norman R. Brekke Elementary
Elementary : Ramona Elementary
Elementary : Rose Avenue Elementary

Pacifica High ranks 1461st of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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