Pacifica Independent Home Study

www.pacificasd.org/district/1241-untitled.html

34 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Pacifica Independent Home Study (PIHS) is a specialized educational program offered under the umbrella of the Pacifica School District. It is designed for families who prefer a non-traditional learning environment, providing students with the flexibility of home-based instruction while maintaining a formal connection to the public school system. The program is structured to support personalized learning, allowing students to progress at their own pace while adhering to the curriculum standards set by the district.

By enrolling in PIHS, families receive access to district resources, instructional materials, and the guidance of credentialed teachers who oversee student progress. The program is intended for students who thrive outside of a traditional classroom setting, offering a collaborative partnership between the home and the school district to ensure academic goals are met. It serves as a valuable option for parents seeking autonomy in their child’s daily education while ensuring they remain on track with state and local academic requirements.

Total Students

2.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pacifica Independent Home Study
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	10
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	6

Hispanic
10 (29.4 %)
White
9 (26.5 %)
Asian
7 (20.6 %)
Two or More
6 (17.6 %)
Black
2 (5.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pacifica
Phone:	(650)738-6694
Website:	http://www.pacificasd.org/district/1241-untitled.html
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	34
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 2

Grade 1 1

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 4

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 4