At a glance
Reported students
199
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.89
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
522.5
Pacific Law Academy: 199 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
20.1:1 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
- 205
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.1:1
What the reported data says about Pacific Law Academy
Pacific Law Academy is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Stockton. It is one of 54 current school records connected to Stockton Unified. NCES reports 199 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.1:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (68.3%) and Asian (15.1%). English learners represent 44.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pacific Law Academy
- 1How do the reported 20.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.89 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 44.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- 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
- White7%
- Hispanic68.3%
- Black4.5%
- Asian15.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial3.5%
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
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Stockton Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies
High · Grades 09–12
200 reported students
Stockton High
High · Grades 09–12
191 reported students
Jane Frederick High
High · Grades 09–12
178 reported students
Weber Institute
High · Grades 09–12
358 reported students
Health Careers Academy
High · Grades 09–12
410 reported students
Stockton Early College Academy
High · Grades 09–12
428 reported students
Public schools near Pacific Law Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stagg Senior High High · Stockton Unified | 09–12 | 1,677 | under 0.1 mi |
| Middle College High High · Lodi Unified | 09–12 | 343 | 0.9 mi |
| Village Oaks High High · Lincoln Unified | 09–12 | 156 | 1.2 mi |
| Lincoln High High · Lincoln Unified | 09–12 | 2,801 | 2 mi |
| Stockton Early College Academy High · Charter · Stockton Unified | 09–12 | 428 | 2.3 mi |
| Aspire Langston Hughes Academy High · Charter · Aspire Langston Hughes Academy District | 06–12 | 772 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Law Academy
What grades does Pacific Law Academy serve?
Pacific Law Academy reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Stockton Unified.
How many students attend Pacific Law Academy?
Pacific Law Academy reported 199 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 205 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pacific Law Academy?
The calculated ratio is 20.1:1, based on 199 students and 9.89 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 Law Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pacific Law Academy 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 Law Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pacific Law Academy in?
Pacific Law Academy is part of Stockton Unified, based in Stockton, CA, which operates 54 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pacific Law Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stagg Senior High (under 0.1 mi), Middle College High (0.9 mi), Village Oaks High (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.