Pacifica High

www.pacificahigh.us

3,219 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pacifica High School, located in Oxnard, California, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Oxnard Union High School District. Known for its distinct "Triton" spirit, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities. It serves a diverse student body, striving to provide a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary education and career readiness through rigorous coursework, elective pathways, and various student support services.

Beyond the classroom, Pacifica High maintains a robust culture focused on student engagement and community involvement. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and teamwork. With a commitment to fostering both academic excellence and character development, Pacifica High serves as a central hub for the local community, dedicated to empowering its students to succeed in a global society.

3,219

Total Students

128.3

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pacifica High
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	2,998
Black	28
Asian	93
Two or More	37
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
2,998 (93.2 %)
Asian
93 (2.9 %)
White
49 (1.5 %)
Two or More
37 (1.2 %)
Black
28 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Oxnard Union High
Phone:	(805)278-5000
Website:	http://www.pacificahigh.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	128.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,954
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	218

* 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 9 848

Grade 10 805

Grade 11 812

Grade 12 754