Pacific High

www.venturausd.org/pacific.htm

234 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pacific High School, located in Ventura, California, is an alternative education campus within the Ventura Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, Pacific High aims to help students recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and develop the academic and social skills necessary for post-secondary success.

Beyond its focus on core academics, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, offering resources that address both educational goals and personal well-being. The culture at Pacific High is centered on fostering strong relationships between staff and students, creating a tight-knit community where individuals receive the targeted attention needed to overcome obstacles. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital pathway for students to earn their diplomas in a non-traditional environment that prioritizes accessibility and individual achievement.

234

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pacific High
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	177
Asian	2
Two or More	7

Hispanic
177 (75.6 %)
White
48 (20.5 %)
Two or More
7 (3.0 %)
Asian
2 (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:	Ventura Unified
Phone:	(805)289-7950
Website:	http://www.venturausd.org/pacific.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 3

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 79

Grade 12 136

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pacific High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	3
Grade 10	16
Grade 11	79
Grade 12	136

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pacific High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	92	39.3%
Male	142	60.7%

High School 9th - 12th