Pacific Collegiate Charter School

Pacific Collegiate Charter School

Charter High School | Grade 7-12
3004 Mission St,  Santa Cruz, CA
3.7
3.7
540 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Simon Fletcher
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1390
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1390
Math
690
Verbal
700
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
31
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
87%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
10
Equity
10
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
38.7%
State Average
19.4%
Science
37.1%
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
276:1

Student Diversity

Female
53%
Male
46.8%
White
61.9%
Hispanic
16%
Two or more races
14.4%
Asian
6.9%
Black
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#7 Best Charter HS in California
#50 Best Public HS in California
#55 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 95 Students
University of California - Berkeley 92 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 91 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 82 Students
University of California - San Diego 72 Students
University of California - Davis 65 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 54 Students
Stanford University 47 Students
San Diego State University 44 Students
University of Southern California 42 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 41 Students
Computer Science 37 Students
Biology 36 Students
Political Science and Government 31 Students
Engineering 24 Students
Business 23 Students
Environmental Science 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 19 Students
Economics 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 88 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/4/2024
One aspect I and many other students dislike about PCS is the food. While it is free (which most students agree is a good thing!), it is generally bland and soggy. As a result, many students will often joke about how terrible the food is and/or go off-campus to buy lunch.
4.0 Alum
8/9/2024
I very much enjoyed spending high school at Pacific Collegiate School. The teachers are excellent, they really enjoy teaching and interacting with students and it definitely prepared me for college. There are some downsides, the curriculum is not as doable for low income students, and the student body is not very diverse.
2.0 Sophomore
5/5/2024
Over the years, this school has really gone downhill. There is a high turnover rate of both teachers and students, not enough funding to even run the school properly, and the culture is non-existent.
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3.7 17 Reviews
4.0 parent
5/17/2025
PCS has long been a great option for students in Santa Cruz County who are artistically and/or academically inclined. The athletic director should be commended for moving the program in the right direction and PCS is starting to put great teams on the field. Things seem to be on the upward trajector...
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4.0 parent
3/30/2024
PCS is an overall wonderful school full of engaged students and wonderful, caring teachers. The academic curriculum is excellent and there are many clubs and extracurricular supports. The sports program is 100% funded by player donations, but it is run by an top notch AD. For the right student, PCS...
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5.0 parent
10/30/2023
With two students attending PCS we definitely can attest to the fact that the kids are supported at a much higher level than any other schools we have been in. Excellent opportunities for a wide range of subjects, small classes, incredible out of class academic support. Inclusive sports and rec prog...
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5.0 parent
10/16/2023
This is a great charter-school option for Santa Cruz County families. As a middle-school parent, I find the workload to be challenging but not overwhelming. There is ample time built into the week (tutorial periods, etc..) for extra support and homework completion. Students who utilize that time don...
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California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060
Pacific Collegiate Charter School

Pacific Collegiate Charter School is a charter school for students in grades 7-12 located at 3004 Mission St in Santa Cruz, CA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 540 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Pacific Collegiate Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1390 and an ACT score of 31. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ocean Grove Charter School, Brightpath, Santa Cruz High School, and more. Learn more about what Santa Cruz has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pacific Collegiate Charter School.

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