Pacific Collegiate School is a grades 7-12 charter school located on the westside of Santa Cruz, California. Currently, the number of students is about 514. The school mascot is the Puma, and the school colors are white, black and silver.
Serving 540 students in grades 7-12, Pacific Collegiate Charter ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific Collegiate Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Pacific Collegiate Charter's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
White, Black, Silver
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
2
School Mascot
Pumas
School Rankings
Pacific Collegiate Charter ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Collegiate Charter is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#599 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
64%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pumas
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Collegiate Charter's ranking?
Pacific Collegiate Charter is ranked #599 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacific Collegiate Charter often compared to?
Pacific Collegiate Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Santa Cruz High School, Harbor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacific Collegiate Charter?
The graduation rate of Pacific Collegiate Charter is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pacific Collegiate Charter?
540 students attend Pacific Collegiate Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pacific Collegiate Charter students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacific Collegiate Charter?
Pacific Collegiate Charter has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Collegiate Charter offer ?
Pacific Collegiate Charter offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Pacific Collegiate Charter part of?
Pacific Collegiate Charter is part of Pacific Collegiate Charter School District.
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