School Overview
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.
361
Total Students
10.1
Full-Time Teachers
35.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OCCS:CHEP/PCHS
Demographic Student Count
White105
Hispanic154
Black7
Asian49
Two or More38
American Indian5
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    154 (42.8 %)
  • White
    105 (29.2 %)
  • Asian
    49 (13.6 %)
  • Two or More
    38 (10.6 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Orange County Department of Education
Phone: (714)245-6500
Website: http://www.ocde.us
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 35.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 117
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 21
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 15
Grade 7 16
Grade 8 17
Grade 9 28
Grade 10 47
Grade 11 54
Grade 12 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for OCCS:CHEP/PCHS
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten21
Grade 117
Grade 215
Grade 320
Grade 425
Grade 515
Grade 615
Grade 716
Grade 817
Grade 928
Grade 1047
Grade 1154
Grade 1271
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for OCCS:CHEP/PCHS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20857.6%
Male15242.1%
Not Specified10.3%
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