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Pacifica High

Garden Grove Unified · Orange County · 6851 Lampson Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92845-2211

(714) 663-6515 · www.pacificamariners.com

9/10
#137
Rank 137 out of 1,227
Top 11%
English Language Arts9/10 · #133 · 89th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #121 · 90th percentile
Science9/10 · #238 · 82nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Pacifica High sits in the heart of Garden Grove, a city that blends suburban comfort with a rich cultural diversity — particularly a strong Vietnamese-American community that shapes the local food scene, businesses, and school culture in meaningful ways. Academically, Pacifica performs well into the top tier for Orange County, with especially strong English and Math scores that attract families who want a rigorous public school experience without the pressure of a magnet or charter. It's a solid choice for families putting down roots in northwestern Orange County, where the neighborhoods are quiet and well-kept, commutes to Anaheim or Irvine are manageable, and a good public school is genuinely within reach.

Student Demographics

385 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
140 (36%)
Asian
112 (29%)
White
97 (25%)
Multiple Races
15 (4%)
Filipino
12 (3%)
Other
9 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners34 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged208 (54%)
Students with Disabilities50 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,634
Enrollment
73.5
Teachers (FTE)
22.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.9
Administrators (FTE)
26.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

93.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

22
AP Courses
offered
33.9%
AP Participation
of students
558
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Mariners · CIF Southern Section

25
varsity sports
10 boys
11 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

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 Programs9/10 · #426 · 81st percentile

196 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found