At a glance
Reported students
325
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington other enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
505.5
Pacific Crest Online Academy: 325 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 23.5:1. 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
- 445
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
What the reported data says about Pacific Crest Online Academy
Pacific Crest Online Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in West Richland. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Richland School District. NCES reports 325 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 combined / other schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 89.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, below the Washington median of 23.5:1 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 (60.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.5%). English learners represent 5.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pacific Crest Online Academy
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White60.6%
- Hispanic29.5%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
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 Richland School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Richland School District Early Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
301 reported students
Three Rivers Home Link
Other · Grades KG–12
756 reported students
Rivers Edge High School
High · Grades 09–12
245 reported students
Jefferson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
418 reported students
Desert Sky Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
441 reported students
Tapteal Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
458 reported students
Public schools near Pacific Crest Online 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers Home Link Other · Richland School District | KG–12 | 756 | 1.3 mi |
| Richland School District Early Learning Center Other · Richland School District | PK–PK | 301 | 1.6 mi |
| Mid-Columbia Parent Partnership Other · Kennewick School District | KG–12 | 503 | 6.8 mi |
| Keewaydin Discovery Center Other · Kennewick School District | PK–PK | 143 | 8.1 mi |
| Pasco Early Learning Center Other · Pasco School District | PK–PK | 318 | 9.6 mi |
| Pasco Early Childhood Other · Pasco School District | PK–PK | 60 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Crest Online Academy
What grades does Pacific Crest Online Academy serve?
Pacific Crest Online Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Richland School District.
How many students attend Pacific Crest Online Academy?
Pacific Crest Online Academy reported 325 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 244 Washington combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 445 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pacific Crest Online Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 325 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 23.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pacific Crest Online Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pacific Crest Online Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Richland School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pacific Crest Online Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52% 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 Crest Online Academy in?
Pacific Crest Online Academy is part of Richland School District, based in West RICHLAND, WA, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pacific Crest Online Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Three Rivers Home Link (1.3 mi), Richland School District Early Learning Center (1.6 mi), Mid-Columbia Parent Partnership (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.