Serving 132 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pacific Coast Charter ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific Coast Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pacific Coast Charter's student population of 132 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Motto
'Spread Your Academic Wings'
School Rankings
Pacific Coast Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Coast Charter is 0.32, 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
#6755 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Coast Charter's ranking?
Pacific Coast Charter is ranked #6755 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacific Coast Charter?
The graduation rate of Pacific Coast Charter is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pacific Coast Charter?
132 students attend Pacific Coast Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pacific Coast Charter students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacific Coast Charter?
Pacific Coast Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Coast Charter offer ?
Pacific Coast Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pacific Coast Charter part of?
Pacific Coast Charter is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
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