OCCS:CHEP/PCHS

OCCS:CHEP/PCHS is a public school that is part of the Orange County Department of Education school district, located in Costa Mesa, CA with about 795 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, OCCS:CHEP/PCHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The address provided (2910 Redhill Ave., Costa Mesa) corresponds to the **Orange County Department of Education (OCDE)** administrative offices. Specifically, **CHEP** (Community Home Education Program) and **PCHS** (Pacific Coast High School) are specialized alternative education programs operated by the OCDE to serve students throughout Orange County.

**CHEP (Community Home Education Program)** is a personalized learning program designed for families who choose to homeschool their children. It functions as a partnership between the school district and parents, providing curriculum resources, instructional support, and enrichment classes while allowing parents to serve as the primary educators. The program is structured to provide the academic oversight and materials of a traditional school while maintaining the flexibility and individualized pace of a home-based learning environment.

**PCHS (Pacific Coast High School)** is a fully accredited, public, WASC-certified independent study high school operated by the OCDE. It is designed for students who require a more flexible schedule than a traditional classroom setting allows, such as athletes, performers, or students who thrive in self-directed learning environments. PCHS offers a rigorous "a-g" curriculum that meets University of California and California State University admission requirements, utilizing a hybrid model of online coursework and periodic in-person meetings with credentialed teachers to ensure academic success.

For more information, contact OCCS:CHEP/PCHS at (714) 327-1000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.