At a glance
Reported students
536
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
536
Pacific Collegiate Charter: 536 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 556
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Pacific Collegiate Charter
Pacific Collegiate Charter is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Santa Cruz. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Pacific Collegiate Charter District. NCES reports 536 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 23 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pacific Collegiate Charter
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.54 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.8%
- Hispanic16%
- Black0.4%
- Asian6.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial14.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
23 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Pacific Collegiate Charter
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz High High · Santa Cruz City High | 09–12 | 1,093 | 1.6 mi |
| Santa Cruz County ROP High · Santa Cruz County ROP | 10–12 | 0 | 2.2 mi |
| Santa Cruz County Court High · Santa Cruz County Office of Education | 07–12 | 20 | 2.2 mi |
| Santa Cruz County Community High · Santa Cruz County Office of Education | 07–12 | 730 | 2.2 mi |
| Ark Independent Studies High · Santa Cruz City High | 06–12 | 56 | 2.9 mi |
| Costanoa Career Prep Continuation High High · Santa Cruz City High | 09–12 | 77 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Collegiate Charter
What grades does Pacific Collegiate Charter serve?
Pacific Collegiate Charter reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Pacific Collegiate Charter District.
How many students attend Pacific Collegiate Charter?
Pacific Collegiate Charter reported 536 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 556 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pacific Collegiate Charter?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 536 students and 30.54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pacific Collegiate Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pacific Collegiate Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Pacific Collegiate Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
9.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pacific Collegiate Charter in?
Pacific Collegiate Charter is part of Pacific Collegiate Charter District, based in Santa Cruz, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pacific Collegiate Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Santa Cruz High (1.6 mi), Santa Cruz County ROP (2.2 mi), Santa Cruz County Court (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.