At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
6,760
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
38%-26.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
35.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level
Overview
Pacific Coast Academy is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Poway, California. The school enrolls 6,760 students. It is part of the Pacific Coast Academy District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
35.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictPacific Coast Academy District
County6073
CityPoway
ZIP92064
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060196114103
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment6,760
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino28.6%
Black / African American3.3%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native54.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races11.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.4%
Hispanic
28.6%
Black
3.3%
Asian
2.3%
Two+
11.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.