Pacific Career and Technology High
107 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Pacific Career and Technology High (PCTH), located in North Highlands, California, is a specialized alternative high school within the Twin Rivers Unified School District. The school is designed to serve students who may benefit from a more focused, personalized educational environment than that offered by a traditional comprehensive high school. Its primary mission is to provide an inclusive space where students can catch up on credits, recover lost ground, and work toward meeting the graduation requirements necessary to earn their high school diplomas.
The curriculum at PCTH emphasizes a blend of academic rigor and career-readiness, aiming to equip students with the practical skills needed for post-secondary success. By offering a smaller campus setting, the school fosters closer relationships between students and staff, which helps create a supportive culture focused on student well-being and academic progress. Whether students are aiming to enter the workforce immediately after graduation or transition into further vocational or higher education, the school focuses on providing the flexibility and resources required to help them achieve their unique personal and professional goals.
The curriculum at PCTH emphasizes a blend of academic rigor and career-readiness, aiming to equip students with the practical skills needed for post-secondary success. By offering a smaller campus setting, the school fosters closer relationships between students and staff, which helps create a supportive culture focused on student well-being and academic progress. Whether students are aiming to enter the workforce immediately after graduation or transition into further vocational or higher education, the school focuses on providing the flexibility and resources required to help them achieve their unique personal and professional goals.
107
Total Students
12.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic | 63 |
| Black | 20 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More | 4 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic63 (58.9 %)
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Black20 (18.7 %)
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Asian10 (9.3 %)
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White8 (7.5 %)
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Two or More4 (3.7 %)
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American Indian1 (0.9 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Twin Rivers Unified |
| Phone: | (916)566-2715 |
| Website: | http://phs.twinriversusd.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 107 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 12.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 56 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 7 |
Grades Taught
Grade 10
2
Grade 11
24
Grade 12
81
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 2 |
| Grade 11 | 24 |
| Grade 12 | 81 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 34 | 31.8% |
| Male | 73 | 68.2% |
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