- Enrollment
- 2,355
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stockton, CA
Pacific Law Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pacific Law Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063801012846Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pacific Law Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 14
- schools in Stockton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pacific Law Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Law Academy ranks #2 of 14 schools in Stockton, CA.
School address
District: Stockton Unified · California
NCES ID 063801012846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Pacific Law Academy grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.4 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 063801012846 · Stockton, CA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
199 enr · 22.1:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison High (2,355 students)
Pacific Law Academy grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 9.4 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pacific Law Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edison High
Edison High
2,355 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High
2,065 students
- Cesar Chavez H
Cesar Chavez High
2,021 students
- Stagg Senior H
Stagg Senior High
1,677 students
- Commodore Stoc
Commodore Stockton Skills
971 students
- This school 199
Pacific Law Academy
199 students
What this shows Pacific Law Academy reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pacific Law Academy compares
Pacific Law Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$18,093
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 100 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
Asian 15.1%
White 7.0%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Pacific Law Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Stockton Unified reports $18,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pacific Law Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stagg Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Commodore Stockton Skills | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pacific Law Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,065
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar other schools in Stockton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Franklin High
Standard public school
2,065 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Venture Academy
Alternative education program
1,657 students 21:1 students per teacher
One.Charter
Alternative education program
1,356 students 39.9:1 students per teacher
Able Charter
Standard public school
1,186 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
San Joaquin County Community
Alternative education program
1,021 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
San Joaquin County Special Education
Special-education school
904 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Law Academy
How many students attend Pacific Law Academy?
Pacific Law Academy has 199 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stockton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Law Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Law Academy is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pacific Law Academy?
51.6% of students at Pacific Law Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pacific Law Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pacific Law Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Stockton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pacific Law Academy?
Pacific Law Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Law Academy rank among schools in Stockton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Law Academy ranks #2 of 14 schools in Stockton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stockton on the city page.
What other schools are in Stockton Unified?
Besides Pacific Law Academy, Stockton Unified also operates Edison High (2,355 students), Franklin High (2,065 students), and Cesar Chavez High (2,021 students). See the Stockton Unified district page for the complete list.