Overview
Pacific Collegiate Charter is a public high serving grades 7–12 in Santa Cruz, California. The school enrolls 536 students. It is part of the Pacific Collegiate Charter District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
10% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span7–12
DistrictPacific Collegiate Charter District
County6087
CitySanta Cruz
ZIP95060
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060254208363
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment536
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino16.3%
Black / African American6.7%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native66.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %10%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)