Pacific Collegiate Charter District

Santa Cruz, California — 1 schools

533
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,480
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pacific Collegiate Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 533 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 536 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Santa Cruz County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,480 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 62.1% local, 35.7% state, and 2.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 30/100, ranked #1310 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (23 AP courses district-wide), a 268:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 6.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.9% White, 16.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Pacific Collegiate Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Pacific Collegiate Charter District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Pacific Collegiate Charter District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Pacific Collegiate Charter District student-counselor ratio is 268:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Pacific Collegiate Charter District is typically wider than the Pacific Collegiate Charter District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Pacific Collegiate Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 6.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

2.2%
Federal
35.7%
State
62.1%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
1310 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Santa Cruz County county, where this district is located.

$3,179
Studio/mo
$3,298
1 BR/mo
$4,214
2 BR/mo
$5,377
3 BR/mo
$5,659
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Pacific Collegiate Charter District.

White 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Asian 6.9%
Multiracial 14.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
23 AP courses total
268:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
6.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Pacific Collegiate Charter District

School Enrollment
Pacific Collegiate Charter
Charter
536

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pacific Collegiate Charter District?

Pacific Collegiate Charter District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 533 students.

How much does Pacific Collegiate Charter District spend per student?

Pacific Collegiate Charter District spends $12,480 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #1310 in California.

What is the average rent near Pacific Collegiate Charter District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Santa Cruz County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Pacific Collegiate Charter District?

Pacific Collegiate Charter District students are 61.9% White, 16.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.9% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pacific Collegiate Charter District?

Pacific Collegiate Charter District has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #1310 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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