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Pacific Collegiate Charter

3004 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 543 of 6840 in California

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About Pacific Collegiate Charter

The Pacific Collegiate Charter School is a public charter school in Santa Cruz, California, for students in grades 7 through 12. There are about 550 to 600 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 16 students. Pacific Collegiate Charter puts a lot of emphasis on a college-preparatory curriculum that includes a lot of writing, critical thinking, and advanced coursework. It has a lot of Advanced Placement (AP) classes and tells students to do their own research, study the humanities, and learn about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Pacific Collegiate Charter students do very well in school. 68% of them do well in math and 79% do well in reading. Students can also take standardized tests like the SAT as part of the school's college readiness programs to get into college. Families comparing schools in the region often consult resources like the best high schools in California to explore academic options. Pacific Collegiate Charter is a tough school that prepares students for college and for learning for the rest of their lives.

Pacific Collegiate Charter Contact Information

Address

3004 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

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Phone

(831) 479-7785

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 68%
Reading 79%
State average proficiency is 68% in Math and 79% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
540
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 543 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Pacific Collegiate Charter

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 63.52%
Asian 6.11%
Hispanic 16.3%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 13.52%
Native Am. 0%
White
63.52%
Asian
6.11%
Hispanic
16.3%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
13.52%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 540
49.81%
269 Female
49.81%
269 Male

Student Population

540 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

270 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Pacific Collegiate Charter School in Santa Cruz recently got some of the best colleges in the US to accept students. This is a big deal for the school. This achievement shows how hard the students and teachers work to keep high academic standards and how well the school prepares students for college.

FAQ

Q1. Are there Advanced Placement (AP) classes at Pacific Collegiate Charter?

Ans. Yes, the school has a lot of AP classes to help students get ready for college-level work.

Q2. Does Pacific Collegiate Charter have clubs that aren't part of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs that focus on academics, the arts, community service, and leadership.

Q3. Does Pacific Collegiate Charter help students get into college?

Ans. Yes, the school has college counselors who can help students with their applications, essays, and finding scholarships.

Q4. Does the school have programs for the performing arts?

Ans. Yes, the school has music, theater, and visual arts programs for students who want to work in creative fields.

Q5. Does Pacific Collegiate Charter promote service to the community?

Ans. Yes, students are encouraged to get involved in community service and volunteer work.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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