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Pacific Coast Charter

Pajaro Valley Unified · Santa Cruz County · 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076-1300

(831) 786-2180 · www.pccs.pvusd.net

4/10
#230
Rank 230 out of 337
Top 68%
English Language Arts5/10 · #188 · 45th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #240 · 29th percentile
Science3/10 · #244 · 29th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Pacific Coast Charter is a K–12 charter school tucked into Watsonville, a working agricultural city on the edge of Santa Cruz County where strawberry fields meet coastal fog and a tight-knit Latino community gives the area a lot of its character. The school draws families looking for an alternative to traditional district schools, with English scores that sit closer to the middle of the pack even as math and science remain areas for growth. It could be a good fit for families who value the flexibility and community feel of a smaller charter environment, especially in a city where school options and resources are more limited than in nearby Santa Cruz.

Student Demographics

44 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
33 (75%)
White
6 (14%)
Multiple Races
3 (7%)
Asian
2 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners10 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged29 (66%)
Students with Disabilities7 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

132
Enrollment
7
Teachers (FTE)
18.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0
Administrators (FTE)
14
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

83.3%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 · #347 · 42nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found