Serving 114 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pacific View Academy 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 52% 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: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific View Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pacific View Academy's student population of 114 students has declined by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Pacific View Academy 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 View Academy is 0.64, 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
#4840 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific View Academy's ranking?
Pacific View Academy is ranked #4840 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacific View Academy?
The graduation rate of Pacific View Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pacific View Academy?
114 students attend Pacific View Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pacific View Academy students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacific View Academy?
Pacific View Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific View Academy offer ?
Pacific View Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pacific View Academy part of?
Pacific View Academy is part of Lucia Mar Unified School District.
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