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Pacific Coast Academy

Dehesa Elementary · San Diego County · 13915 Danielson Street #103, Poway, CA 92064-8884

(619) 749-1928 · www.pacificcoastacademy.org

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9/10
#63
Rank 63 out of 337
Top 18%
English Language Arts8/10 · #77 · 77th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #74 · 78th percentile
Science9/10 · #40 · 89th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Pacific Coast Academy is a K-12 charter school that stands out in the already competitive San Diego County landscape, particularly for its strong science performance that consistently places it among the top schools in California. Families who want a single, cohesive school community from kindergarten through graduation — without juggling multiple school transitions — tend to gravitate here. Poway itself is a solid suburban enclave northeast of San Diego, with a relaxed, outdoorsy feel and easy access to both city amenities and the backcountry, making it a genuinely appealing place to put down roots.

Student Demographics

3,365 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
1,817 (54%)
Hispanic
1,012 (30%)
Multiple Races
297 (9%)
Asian
112 (3%)
African American
52 (2%)
Other
75 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners98 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged1,340 (40%)
Students with Disabilities433 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

6,760
Enrollment
243.5
Teachers (FTE)
27.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
20.4
Administrators (FTE)
3.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

91.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #323 · 46th percentile

76 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found