Pacific Coast High School is a public high school in Tustin, California, United States. It is part of the Orange County Department of Education.
Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Occschep/pchs ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Occschep/pchs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Occschep/pchs's student population of 290 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1995
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring tomorrow's leaders.
School Rankings
Occschep/pchs ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Occschep/pchs is 0.67, which is more 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
#3369 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
29%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Occschep/pchs's ranking?
Occschep/pchs is ranked #3369 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Occschep/pchs?
The graduation rate of Occschep/pchs is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Occschep/pchs?
290 students attend Occschep/pchs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Occschep/pchs students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Occschep/pchs?
Occschep/pchs has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Occschep/pchs offer ?
Occschep/pchs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Occschep/pchs part of?
Occschep/pchs is part of Orange County Department Of Education School District.
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