Pacifica High

6851 Lampson Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92845

www.pacificamariners.com

1,648 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pacifica High School, located on Lampson Avenue in Garden Grove, California, is a prominent secondary institution within the Garden Grove Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and its vibrant campus culture. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education pathways, and a wide array of extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond its academic focus, Pacifica High is recognized for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as the "Mariner" pride. The campus supports a robust athletic program, various performing arts opportunities, and numerous student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and social development. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment and maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Garden Grove community, Pacifica High aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to succeed in a global society.

1,648

Total Students

74.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pacifica High
Demographic	Student Count
White	482
Hispanic	564
Black	14
Asian	509
Two or More	61
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
564 (34.3 %)
Asian
509 (31.0 %)
White
482 (29.4 %)
Two or More
61 (3.7 %)
Black
14 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Garden Grove Unified
Phone:	(714)663-6515
Website:	http://www.pacificamariners.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	584
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	252

* 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

Grade 9 402

Grade 10 415

Grade 11 446

Grade 12 385