- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Garden Grove, CA
Pacifica High
Federal NCES profile for Pacifica High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061488001868
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pacifica High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Garden Grove · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pacifica High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pacifica High ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Garden Grove, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488001868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Pacifica High held near 1,640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.3 → 75.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 061488001868 · Garden Grove, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,634 enr · 22.1:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
Pacifica High held near 1,640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.3 → 75.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pacifica High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Grove H
Garden Grove High
2,148 students
- La Quinta High
La Quinta High
2,041 students
- Bolsa Grande H
Bolsa Grande High
1,701 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
1,664 students
- This school
Pacifica High
1,634 students
- Rancho Alamito
Rancho Alamitos High
1,439 students
What this shows Pacifica High reports 1,634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pacifica High compares
Pacifica 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,634 | top 5% | - | - |
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.
1,634
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,023
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 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
Asian 30.4%
White 26.2%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Pacifica High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garden Grove Unified reports $20,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pacifica High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Quinta High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Alamitos High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pacifica High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,701
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,439
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Garden Grove
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Garden Grove High
Standard public school
2,148 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Bolsa Grande High
Standard public school
1,701 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Santiago High
Standard public school
1,664 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Rancho Alamitos High
Standard public school
1,439 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Jordan Secondary Learning Center
Special-education school
97 students 12.1:1 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 (~1,634 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pacifica High
How many students attend Pacifica High?
Pacifica High has 1,634 students enrolled. It is a high school in Garden Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,648 (2022-23) → 1,640 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacifica High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacifica High 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 Pacifica High?
42.2% of students at Pacifica High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pacifica High?
The largest demographic group at Pacifica High is Hispanic or Latino at 36.2% of enrollment, in Garden Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pacifica High?
Pacifica High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Pacifica High rank among high schools in Garden Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Pacifica High ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Garden Grove, 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 Garden Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden Grove Unified?
Besides Pacifica High, Garden Grove Unified also operates Garden Grove High (2,148 students), La Quinta High (2,041 students), and Bolsa Grande High (1,701 students). See the Garden Grove Unified district page for the complete list.