Pacific Community Charter

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Pacific Community Charter ranks 1098 th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pacific Community Charter is an alternative public charter school located in Point Arena, CA, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 70 students. The school is part of the Pacific Community Charter District.

Pacific Community Charter faces several challenges, including a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 51.3%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's academic performance is also a concern, with consistently lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state average. For example, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 16.67% for 4th grade to 21.62% for end-of-course, while the state average was 43.73% and 46.66%, respectively. Similarly, the school's mathematics proficiency rates ranged from 17.14% for end-of-course to 41.67% for 4th grade, compared to the state averages of 34.62% and 40.79%.

Despite these challenges, the school has seen some positive trends, such as a declining percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 52.31% in 2021-2022 to 44.29% in 2022-2023. This could indicate changes in the school's demographic or economic conditions in the local community. However, without data on nearby schools, it is difficult to make comprehensive comparisons and identify potential best practices or areas for improvement. Nonetheless, the analysis of Pacific Community Charter provides a starting point for understanding the school's performance and identifying opportunities for growth.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

10 Lake St.
Point Arena, CA 95468

(707) 882-4131

District: Pacific Community Charter District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1098^th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 66

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.5%

Hispanic:

19.7%

American Indian:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pacific Community Charter ranks better than 52.7% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.27. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Pacific Community Charter 1098^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Pacific Community Charter in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Pacific Community Charter

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Rank History for all students at Pacific Community Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.86	1729^th	2348	26.4%
2024	41.27	1098^th	2323	52.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pacific Community Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.26	1680^th	2247	25.2%
2024	36.40	1256^th	2235	43.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Pacific Community Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.94	1667^th	2118	21.3%
2024	19.93	1593^rd	2098	24.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Pacific Community Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.08	1657^th	2207	24.9%
2024	59.87	602^nd	2172	72.3%

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Rank History for White students at Pacific Community Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.03	1216^th	1434	15.2%
2024	44.74	680^th	1406	51.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pacific Community Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	46	0	0	14	9	1	5	0	75
2020	45	0	0	10	10	1	3	0	69
2021	45	0	0	13	7	0	1	0	66
2022	42	1	0	14	6	0	2	0	65
2023	45	1	1	9	12	0	2	0	70
2024	36	0	1	13	7	0	7	2	66

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pacific Community Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	75	n/a	n/a	56
2020	69	n/a	n/a	75.4
2021	66	5.2	12.6	30.3
2022	65	4.7	13.5	52.3
2023	70	6.0	11.6	44.3
2024	66	6.6	9.9	62.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pacific Community Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	75	n/a	n/a	56
2020	69	n/a	n/a	75.4
2021	66	5.2	12.6	30.3
2022	65	4.7	13.5	52.3
2023	70	6.0	11.6	44.3
2024	66	6.6	9.9	62.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pacific Community Charter

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	75	70	6.7%
African American	0	1
American Indian	9	12	33.3%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	14	9	35.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	46	45	2.2%
Two or More Races	5	2	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56%	44.3%	11.7%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Pacific Community Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	10 Lake St.	Point Arena	95468	Mendocino County	Pacific Community Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 882-4131	66	7	9.9	62.1%	36 (54.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (19.7%)	1 (1.5%)	7 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (10.6%)								(n/a)	28.6	33.3	33.3

Frequently Asked Questions about Pacific Community Charter

What is the racial makeup of Pacific Community Charter?

Students at Pacific Community Charter are 55% White, 20% Hispanic, 11% American Indian, 11% Two or more races, 3% Not Specified, 2% Asian.

What district is Pacific Community Charter in?

Pacific Community Charter District

Is Pacific Community Charter a good school?

Pacific Community Charter ranks 1098^th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pacific Community Charter?

In the 2023-24 school year, 66 students attended Pacific Community Charter.

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