Pacifica High School

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Pacifica High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6851 Lampson Ave,  Garden Grove, CA
Garden Grove Unified School District
3.7
3.3
1,648 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Robin Patterson
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
67.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27.9%
State Average
19.4%
Science
13.7%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
337:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.1%
Hispanic
36.4%
Asian
27.8%
White
26.1%
Two or more races
4.9%
Filipino
2.6%
Black
1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#201 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Irvine 375 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 345 Students
California State University - Long Beach 337 Students
University of California - San Diego 294 Students
California State University, Fullerton 273 Students
University of California - Berkeley 223 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 176 Students
San Diego State University 164 Students
University of California - Davis 162 Students
University of Southern California 161 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 144 Students
Business 141 Students
Psychology 118 Students
Computer Science 67 Students
Nursing 65 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Mechanical Engineering 39 Students
Chemistry 39 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 38 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 367 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/25/2026
Pacifica High School has provided me with the opportunity to take zero period, which is an hour earlier than the normal school starts, to take as many as AP classes as I can, and to join a sport team of my choice.
4.0 Senior
12/30/2024
I love the staff members and overall feel that each and every teacher on campus cares about me as their own daughter, especially the science department. I have always felt welcomed and there are always chances for people to raise their grades. I think it is a great school.
3.0 Senior
10/7/2024
The school is alright I feel that the teachers there all want to help you and get you ready and prepared for college and the future. The food could be better but for the most part it's alright. The bathrooms are gross with kids constantly vaping and getting high.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 11 Reviews
4.0 parent
5/11/2024
This school does provide a good educational environment for my child. The Sciences, English, and Math are pretty good. There are many clubs and activities for your child to participate in. The parents are pretty involved depending on the clubs. My child was in the NJROTC program who got 2nd in the n...
5.0 parent
6/21/2022
My child attended here from 9th to 12th, he transferred over when we moved from a different school district. He attended a jr high school that was not very supportive even with having an IEP. He was struggling so much I honestly felt my son would not do well at Pacifica. Finding himself in a new sch...
5.0 parent
11/28/2018
Excellent. 2 children attended. An average student and one with learning disabilities. Both treated equal.
2.0 other
2/12/2016
I attended Pacifica from 9th grade until 2nd semester of 11th grade. In my 3 years there I had absolutely no encouragement from my AP or teachers. I actually had a teacher tell me he isn't dealing with my "bullsh**" and accused me of things I did not do. Two other teachers told me that taking my fin...

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Pacifica High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Garden Grove, CA and is served by the Garden Grove Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,648 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Pacifica High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $1,096,036. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rancho Alamitos High School, Cypress High School, Hare High School, and more. Learn more about what Garden Grove has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pacifica High School.

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