Pacifica Christian High School

Pacifica Christian High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1730 Wilshire Blvd,  Santa Monica, CA
4.2
4.7
290 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jim Knight
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$32,995
Religious Affiliation
Christian

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
23
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
31
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
89%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
55.2%
Male
44.8%
White
59.6%
Hispanic
20.8%
Two or more races
8.3%
Black
6.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#7 Best Christian Schools in California
#40 Best HS for the Arts in California
#51 Most Diverse Private HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 70 Students
University of Southern California 58 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 56 Students
University of California - San Diego 47 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 44 Students
San Diego State University 42 Students
University of California - Berkeley 41 Students
Loyola Marymount University 41 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 37 Students
University of California - Davis 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 50 Students
Psychology 32 Students
Biology 22 Students
Film and Video Studies 18 Students
Marketing 16 Students
English 15 Students
Political Science and Government 14 Students
Communications 13 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Economics 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 112 Reviews
5.0 Alum
5/26/2025
School culture and Christian values are amazing! Best possible school for someone who wants to do everything.
5.0 Parent
7/25/2023
PCHS is a 5-star school, delivering exemplary results in leadership, academics, arts, sports, student growth, and personal development. PCHS performs with superior mentorship throughout the organization, creating an engaged community with leadership, students, and families harmoniously joining in the process of supporting the students in the process of learning and becoming contributing members of society that make you proud.
4.0 Alum
6/30/2023
I loved my time here but there were a few admin and teachers that made the whole experience a bit worse. The biggest problem is the School Board. They are comprised of white, conservative, Christians who have no sense of the changing climate of society and the increasingly diverse school population.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 34 Reviews
3.0 other
7/24/2025
I was 4.0 Student at Pacifica Christian, Valedictorian, was accepted into two Ivy League Schools, yet I was rarely given the respect or support needed at this school. My mother passed during my Junior year and after a few months they began showing dissapointment that I was still grieving. The follow...
5.0 parent
12/14/2023
All three of our children have attended Pacifica, or are currently enrolled. We love the school, and are so grateful to partner with them as a family. There are three main categories that we were seeking for our children's school, and the main reasons why we chose Pacifica.First, we align with the s...
5.0 other
12/9/2023
Our family describes the experience at Pacifica as "the education you wish every child could have." Their commitment to help students "think and live well" is manifest in every classroom at every level. With two kids who have gone through the school, we are eager to send our younger two as well. The...
2.0 parent
10/28/2023
Sadly, there is a growing list of issues with Pacifica Christian High School, particularly over the past two years. As a parent of a current student and a recent graduate, it has been shocking to watch the leadership of the school systematically change its emphasis from a real community to one that...

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Pacifica Christian High School is a private Christian school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1730 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica, CA. Annual tuition is $32,995. The school has a total enrollment of 290 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Pacifica Christian High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,218,252. Discover additional schools in the area, like Saint Monica Catholic High School, Lighthouse Christian Academy, Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences, and more. Learn more about what Santa Monica has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pacifica Christian High School.

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