Pacific Collegiate Charter
3004 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-6225
Summary
Pacific Collegiate Charter is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 94th percentile among comparable California schools.
79.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
62.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 79.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 62.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 63/1,734 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 132/1,735 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 536 |
| Low-Income Students | 52 (9.7%) |
| English Learners | 0 (0.0%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.6 points from last year and fell 3.9 points over the full period. Math fell 1.6 points from last year and fell 6.2 points over the full period.
•Math -6.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 71.6% to 88.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 6.3 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 37% to 68%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 51.6% to 76.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.4-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 8.4-point gap at a typical California 7–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 66 schools for reading and 66 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Pacific Collegiate Charter compare within the district?
Pacific Collegiate Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–12 schools in Santa Cruz County Office of Education with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Pacific Collegiate Charter rank in California?
Pacific Collegiate Charter ranks No. 63 of 1,734 in reading and No. 132 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Pacific Collegiate Charter compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 7–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 85.2% meet the reading standard and 53.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Pacific Collegiate Charter compare with other schools in Santa Cruz?
Pacific Collegiate Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–12 schools in Santa Cruz with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa CruzWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Collegiate CharterThis school | 62.4% | 79.5% |
| Santa Cruz County Community | 6.2% | 27.6% |
