Pacific Crest Academy

Summary:

Pacific Crest Academy is a public charter virtual high school located in El Dorado, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 100 students. The school is part of the El Dorado Union High School District, which is ranked 334 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pacific Crest Academy consistently ranks among the top high schools in California, with a statewide ranking as high as 51 out of 1,290 schools in the 2020-2021 school year. The school's students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 83.33% of Pacific Crest Academy's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 65.52% for the El Dorado Union High School District and 55.73% for the state of California. Additionally, Pacific Crest Academy has maintained a consistently high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 83.9% to 96.7% over the past five years, and a very low dropout rate, ranging from 0.0% to 6.5% during the same period, significantly lower than the district and state averages.

While Pacific Crest Academy outperforms the nearby traditional high schools, such as Folsom High, Divide High, and Independence Continuation, on many metrics, it is important to consider the unique challenges and resources available to each school. The higher chronic absenteeism rates at some of the nearby schools suggest that they may be serving a more vulnerable student population with additional needs. Overall, Pacific Crest Academy appears to be a high-performing school that is providing an exceptional educational experience for its students, though further analysis would be necessary to fully understand the factors contributing to its success and the implications for equity and access.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 9-12

 6540 Koki Ln.
       El Dorado, CA  95623-4328


(530) 622-6212

District: El Dorado Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
122nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,558 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  100

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.0%
Hispanic:
20.0%
Two or more races:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pacific Crest Academy ranks better than 94.7% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the El Dorado Union High School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.31. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pacific Crest Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Pacific Crest Academy has the smallest high school student body size in the El Dorado Union High School District. Racial makeup is: White (67%), Hispanic (20%), two or more races (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pacific Crest Academy is 17, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the El Dorado Union High School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pacific Crest Academy is $14,558, which is the 2nd highest among 6 high schools in the El Dorado Union High School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pacific Crest Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Pacific Crest Academy 122nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Pacific Crest Academy in the ranking list.)

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El Dorado Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks El Dorado Union High 334th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pacific Crest Academy

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Rank History for all students at Pacific Crest Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.61 481st 1653 70.9%
2005 47.33 644th 1901 66.1%
2006 55.29 561st 1968 71.5%
2007 49.83 660th 2063 68.0%
2008 57.19 517th 2117 75.6%
2009 56.96 548th 2238 75.5%
2010 49.34 784th 2281 65.6%
2011 46.63 875th 2367 63.0%
2012 38.62 1095th 2354 53.5%
2013 63.78 446th 2426 81.6%
2015 89.38 189th 1994 90.5%
2016 80.64 369th 2039 81.9%
2017 87.48 254th 2021 87.4%
2018 55.91 887th 2017 56.0%
2019 90.79 165th 2133 92.3%
2021 95.06 51st 1290 96.0%
2022 91.36 183rd 2123 91.4%
2023 79.72 333rd 2348 85.8%
2024 92.31 122nd 2323 94.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Pacific Crest Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.54 933rd 1760 47.0%
2019 76.89 374th 1833 79.6%
2021 97.20 15th 1054 98.6%
2022 94.51 99th 1858 94.7%
2023 59.84 614th 2118 71.0%
2024 78.10 331st 2098 84.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pacific Crest Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.83 786th 1834 57.1%
2019 90.11 155th 1880 91.8%
2022 70.24 490th 1916 74.4%
2023 93.14 121st 2207 94.5%
2024 95.98 70th 2172 96.8%
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Rank History for White students at Pacific Crest Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.18 749th 1173 36.1%
2019 68.53 356th 1222 70.9%
2022 78.09 233rd 1204 80.6%
2023 66.66 350th 1434 75.6%
2024 74.02 240th 1406 82.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pacific Crest Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 26 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 30
2003 26 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 30
2004 62 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 71
2005 99 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 2 107
2006 110 3 0 6 2 n/a n/a 3 124
2007 107 2 1 12 4 n/a n/a 3 129
2008 98 1 1 13 3 n/a n/a 0 116
2009 76 0 3 9 5 0 8 0 101
2010 76 0 2 13 2 0 3 0 96
2011 43 0 2 6 0 0 2 0 53
2012 31 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 35
2013 37 1 2 2 0 0 3 0 45
2014 54 0 1 4 0 0 4 0 63
2015 87 0 1 6 2 0 5 0 101
2016 70 4 2 5 1 1 8 0 91
2017 60 2 2 5 1 0 10 0 80
2018 71 0 0 11 1 0 7 0 90
2019 84 0 1 14 1 0 10 0 110
2020 79 3 0 12 3 0 10 0 107
2021 85 1 1 17 3 0 9 0 116
2022 82 0 2 17 2 0 7 0 110
2023 67 0 2 20 1 0 10 0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pacific Crest Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 30 2.0 15.0 6.9
2003 30 2.0 15.0 6.9
2004 71 4.0 17.8 7.1
2005 107 6.5 16.5 7.6
2006 124 8.6 14.4 10.7
2007 129 5.6 23.0 11.1
2008 116 6.6 17.6 21.6
2009 101 4.6 19.4 24.8
2010 96 4.6 20.8 30.2
2011 53 n/a n/a 20.8
2012 35 2.5 13.5 n/a
2013 45 2.3 18.9 15.6
2014 63 3.6 17.2 9.5
2015 101 4.0 25.2 15.8
2016 91 4.0 22.7 6.6
2017 80 3.2 24.6 7.5
2018 90 4.8 18.7 13.3
2019 110 4.5 24.4 13.6
2020 107 n/a n/a 14
2021 116 4.8 24.0 20.7
2022 110 4.7 23.1 16.4
2023 100 5.8 17.0 17

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pacific Crest Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 30 2.0 15.0 6.9
2003 30 2.0 15.0 6.9
2004 71 4.0 17.8 7.1
2005 107 6.5 16.5 7.6
2006 124 8.6 14.4 10.7
2007 129 5.6 23.0 11.1
2008 116 6.6 17.6 21.6
2009 101 4.6 19.4 24.8
2010 96 4.6 20.8 30.2
2011 53 n/a n/a 20.8
2012 35 2.5 13.5 n/a
2013 45 2.3 18.9 15.6
2014 63 3.6 17.2 9.5
2015 101 4.0 25.2 15.8
2016 91 4.0 22.7 6.6
2017 80 3.2 24.6 7.5
2018 90 4.8 18.7 13.3
2019 110 4.5 24.4 13.6
2020 107 n/a n/a 14
2021 116 4.8 24.0 20.7
2022 110 4.7 23.1 16.4
2023 100 5.8 17.0 17

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pacific Crest Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,558

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pacific Crest Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 165th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 333rd of 2348 High schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pacific Crest Academy)82.175
 7.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Dorado Union High)68.867.6
 1.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pacific Crest Academy)5028.6
 21.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (El Dorado Union High)5542.2
 12.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Pacific Crest Academy)42.957.7
 14.8%
   11th Grade Science (El Dorado Union High)45.737.2
 8.5%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Pacific Crest Academy)5072.2
 22.2%
   12th Grade Science (El Dorado Union High)37.839.9
 2.1%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students110100
 9.1%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1420
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White8467
 20.2%
Two or More Races1010
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.6%17%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pacific Crest Academy

Students at Pacific Crest Academy are 67% White, 20% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Yes. Pacific Crest Academy ranks in the top 5.3% of California high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 100 students attended Pacific Crest Academy.


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