- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Bernardino, CA
Pacific High
Federal NCES profile for Pacific High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063417010049
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pacific High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 8
- high schools in San Bernardino · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pacific High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific High ranks #5 of 8 high schools in San Bernardino, CA.
School address
District: San Bernardino City Unified · California
NCES ID 063417010049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Pacific High held near 1,222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 61.0 → 60.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+56 students YoY 063417010049 · San Bernardino, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,246 enr · 20.4:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Cajon High (2,748 students)
Pacific High held near 1,222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount). Teacher FTE held 61.0 → 60.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pacific High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cajon High
Cajon High
2,748 students
- Arroyo Valley
Arroyo Valley High
2,692 students
- Indian Springs
Indian Springs High
1,810 students
- San Bernardino
San Bernardino High
1,440 students
- San Gorgonio H
San Gorgonio High
1,431 students
- This school
Pacific High
1,246 students
What this shows Pacific High reports 1,246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pacific High compares
Pacific High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,246 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,246
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,009
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.4%
African American 9.2%
White 4.1%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Pacific High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Bernardino City Unified reports $21,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pacific High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Bernardino High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Gorgonio High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pacific High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in San Bernardino
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Cajon High
Standard public school
2,748 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Arroyo Valley High
Standard public school
2,692 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Indian Springs High
Standard public school
1,810 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
San Bernardino High
Standard public school
1,440 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
San Gorgonio High
Standard public school
1,431 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Sierra High
Alternative education program
384 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pacific High
How many students attend Pacific High?
Pacific High has 1,246 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Bernardino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,166 (2022-23) → 1,222 (2023-24), nearly flat (+56).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific High is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pacific High?
85.9% of students at Pacific High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pacific High?
The largest demographic group at Pacific High is Hispanic or Latino at 83.4% of enrollment, in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pacific High?
Pacific High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pacific High rank among high schools in San Bernardino?
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific High ranks #5 of 8 high schools in San Bernardino, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Bernardino on the city page.
What other schools are in San Bernardino City Unified?
Besides Pacific High, San Bernardino City Unified also operates Cajon High (2,748 students), Arroyo Valley High (2,692 students), and Indian Springs High (1,810 students). See the San Bernardino City Unified district page for the complete list.