High Schools in Pacific Collegiate Charter District

The Pacific Collegiate Charter District in Santa Cruz, California, contains a single, highly-ranked high school, Pacific Collegiate Charter, which serves grades 7 through 12 with an enrollment of 536 students.

Pacific Collegiate Charter stands out as one of California's top-performing schools, consistently ranking in the top 15 statewide and earning a five-star rating. Its academic results are exceptional, with student proficiency rates far exceeding state averages—for example, 86% of students are proficient in English compared to 49% statewide, and 69% are proficient in science versus 33% statewide. The school also maintains a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 8%, less than half the state average, contributing to its strong learning environment.

This outstanding performance is supported by a significant investment in students, with per-pupil spending notably above typical California levels, which helps fund a favorable student-teacher ratio. The school's graduation rate is above the state average, though its dropout rate matches it, indicating it faces similar retention challenges as other schools. For parents, Pacific Collegiate Charter represents a model of academic excellence with a proven track record of preparing students for college, as evidenced by particularly strong 11th and 12th-grade test scores.