Pacifica Christian High School

Pacifica Christian High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1730 Wilshire Blvd,  Santa Monica, CA
4.1
4.8
261 Students
A+
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School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jim Knight
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$31,128
Religious Affiliation
Christian

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
23
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
600
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
31
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
14
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
55.2%
Male
44.8%
White
59.6%
Hispanic
20.8%
Two or more races
8.3%
Black
6.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#7 Best Christian Schools in California
#40 Best HS for the Arts in California
#51 Most Diverse Private HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 70 Students
University of Southern California 55 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 55 Students
University of California - San Diego 47 Students
Loyola Marymount University 43 Students
San Diego State University 40 Students
University of California - Berkeley 39 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 39 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 38 Students
University of California - Davis 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 48 Students
Psychology 32 Students
Biology 20 Students
Film and Video Studies 17 Students
Marketing 16 Students
English 15 Students
Economics 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Communications 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 110 Reviews
5.0 Junior
11/3/2023
I've been to many schools and this is truly the best school I've been to. I appreciate the close knit community and the love that the teachers have for not only their jobs but their students.
5.0 Parent
7/18/2023
PCHS is the best HS on the Westside (full stop). What you will find is a genuine heart felt caring community of impressively qualified faculty and staff that encourage success and responsibility of their students. PCHS's Socratic method of teaching creates young adults who are able to conquer their world while the ethics and Christian teachings enforce balance and principles. The head of school once told our incoming class of freshman parents at a welcoming event that "We want your kids to feel comfortable with being successful". PCHS does a fantastic job at diversity with a large part of the student body being of all ethnic backgrounds. PCHS does not lower its standards for anyone and is not afraid to expel problem students ( I count at least 3 while we attended over 4 years). The school lifts students like my son of Hispanic decent who was never left to feel like a "disadvantaged" group. The facilities could be bigger but that aside you owe it to your child to check out PCHS.
5.0 Parent
10/21/2021
Pacifica is an amazing school and excels at inclusion and helping High schoolers navigate their education, leadership, service and athletics.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 33 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/14/2023
All three of our children have attended Pacifica, or are currently enrolled. We love the school, and are so grateful to partner with them as a family. There are three main categories that we were seeking for our children's school, and the main reasons why we chose Pacifica.First, we align with the s...
5.0 other
12/9/2023
Our family describes the experience at Pacifica as "the education you wish every child could have." Their commitment to help students "think and live well" is manifest in every classroom at every level. With two kids who have gone through the school, we are eager to send our younger two as well. The...
2.0 parent
10/28/2023
Sadly, there is a growing list of issues with Pacifica Christian High School, particularly over the past two years. As a parent of a current student and a recent graduate, it has been shocking to watch the leadership of the school systematically change its emphasis from a real community to one that...
5.0 parent
8/24/2023
All of our kids had a great experience at Pacifica. All facets of the school helped them grow and develop. Academically, the school prepared them to thrive at top colleges. The teachers are excellent and balance rigor with relationships. They cared in all the best possible ways. They set an example...

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