Pacific Law Academy

www.stocktonusd.net/pla

Charter School 184 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The Pacific Law Academy (PLA), located on the campus of Lincoln High School in Stockton, California, is a specialized magnet program within the Lincoln Unified School District. The academy is designed for students with a strong interest in the legal system, government, and civic engagement. By integrating a law-themed curriculum with standard academic coursework, the program aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of legal principles, constitutional rights, and the ethical responsibilities inherent in the field of law.

Beyond the classroom, the Pacific Law Academy emphasizes practical experience and professional development. Students often participate in mock trials, debate competitions, and internship opportunities that allow them to engage directly with local attorneys, judges, and law enforcement professionals. This hands-on approach is intended to prepare students for higher education—specifically in pre-law or political science pathways—while fostering critical thinking, public speaking, and analytical skills that are valuable in any professional setting.

184

Total Students

9.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pacific Law Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	126
Black	8
Asian	30
Two or More	2
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
126 (68.5 %)
Asian
30 (16.3 %)
White
13 (7.1 %)
Black
8 (4.3 %)
American Indian
3 (1.6 %)
Two or More
2 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Stockton Unified
Phone:	(209)933-7475
Website:	http://www.stocktonusd.net/pla
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 57

Grade 10 30

Grade 11 50

Grade 12 47