Pacifica High School

Pacifica High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
600 E Gonzales Rd,  Oxnard, CA
Oxnard Union High School District
3.9
2.6
3,218 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bijou Beltran
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
119
Full Time Teachers
119
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
540
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
34.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
1.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
2.2%
State Average
9.9%
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
426:1

Student Diversity

Female
50%
Male
49.9%
Hispanic
93.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
White
1.5%
Two or more races
1.1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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 - Los Angeles 444 Students
California State University - Northridge 441 Students
California State University - Channel Islands 396 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 375 Students
Ventura College 359 Students
Oxnard College 350 Students
University of California - Irvine 317 Students
University of California - San Diego 291 Students
University of California - Davis 270 Students
San Diego State University 270 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 174 Students
Business 145 Students
Nursing 131 Students
Biology 126 Students
Computer Science 78 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 66 Students
Criminology 66 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Education 54 Students
Sociology 52 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 505 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/11/2024
It was okay, not the best experience but thankful for the memories. Could use improving but overall it was an enjoyable experience.
5.0 Sophomore
5/13/2024
Speaking for my self, Pacifica High is the best High School to attend, we have great dance & drama show and awesome teachers that are willing to help you on your school work and projects.
1.0 Alum
3/18/2024
This is a horrible high school. I am a student who care for my well being and my future. I try really hard in school but no one seems to care. This school has left me traumatized for years!!! The teachers, principal and staff are just horrible.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 5 Reviews
5.0 other
7/12/2024
I have gone to this school for all 4 years of my high school life the teachers care for your education. There is also a whole program on support for mentally struggling students. The teachers would either send letters home or call the parents to update them on how their student(s) are doing. The stu...
1.0 other
4/22/2024
There is no support at school. The teachers here are horrible. I was left to abuse, harass, and bullied. I do not wish this upon anyone. The school ruined everything for me. This school needs to be shut down and everyone needs to know about how horrible they treated their students.
1.0 other
3/18/2024
This is a horrible highschool. The teacher here does not care about their students.
4.0 student
2/5/2014
I am a sophomore in high school, and so far these past two years have gone by great. The environment here is open and accepting. This school offers ALOT of clubs, and sports. The counselors are real nice, and try to help you succeed and graduate. Its also next to alot of restaurants and shopping, so...

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Pacifica High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Oxnard, CA and is served by the Oxnard Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 3,218 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Pacifica High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $931,199. Discover additional schools in the area, like Del Sol High School, Condor High School, Providence School, and more. Learn more about what Oxnard has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pacifica High School.

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