Pacific Law Academy

Summary:

Pacific Law Academy is a public charter high school located in Stockton, California, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 184 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, outperforming its peers in the Stockton Unified School District and the state of California on a range of academic metrics.

Pacific Law Academy's students significantly outshine their counterparts in the district and state, with 92.59% of 11th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 45.32% in Stockton Unified and 55.73% statewide. In mathematics, 39.29% of 11th-graders at Pacific Law Academy are proficient or better, compared to just 12.75% in Stockton Unified and 27.9% statewide. The school's performance in science is also noteworthy, with 57.14% of 11th-graders proficient or better in the CAST assessment, compared to 19.15% in Stockton Unified and 32.08% statewide. Additionally, Pacific Law Academy maintains a high graduation rate of 97.9% and a low dropout rate of just 2.1%, far exceeding the district and state averages.

What sets Pacific Law Academy apart is its ability to deliver exceptional academic results for a diverse student population, including a significant proportion of Hispanic and low socioeconomic status students. The school's performance in these subgroups is particularly impressive, with Hispanic students and low socioeconomic status students ranking in the top 5-10% of California high schools in their respective categories. This commitment to equity and inclusion is a testament to the school's dedication to providing equal opportunities for all students, making it a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

 1621 Brookside Rd.
       Stockton, CA  95207-7804


(209) 933-7475

District: Stockton Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
198th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,650 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  22.7 Help
Number of students:  198

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.7%
Asian:
19.2%
White:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pacific Law Academy ranks better than 91.5% of high schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 11 ranked high schools in the Stockton Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.01. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pacific Law Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Pacific Law Academy has the smallest high school student body size in the Stockton Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.7%), Asian (19.2%), White (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Stockton Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pacific Law Academy is 22.7. 6 high schools in the Stockton Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pacific Law Academy is $12,650, which is the 2nd highest among 11 high schools in the Stockton Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pacific Law Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Pacific Law Academy 198th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Pacific Law Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Stockton Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Stockton Unified 1289th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pacific Law Academy

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Rank History for all students at Pacific Law Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 51.59 747th 2426 69.2%
2015 78.78 385th 1994 80.7%
2016 69.42 584th 2039 71.4%
2017 77.07 463rd 2021 77.1%
2018 85.53 299th 2017 85.2%
2019 75.21 449th 2133 78.9%
2021 84.92 190th 1290 85.3%
2022 90.26 202nd 2123 90.5%
2023 85.11 236th 2348 89.9%
2024 88.01 198th 2323 91.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pacific Law Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.34 102nd 1862 94.5%
2019 85.85 197th 1937 89.8%
2021 90.39 83rd 1126 92.6%
2022 92.80 108th 1943 94.4%
2023 96.30 66th 2247 97.1%
2024 97.45 36th 2235 98.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Pacific Law Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.46 300th 1760 83.0%
2019 67.34 508th 1833 72.3%
2021 75.80 234th 1054 77.8%
2022 80.23 319th 1858 82.8%
2023 84.11 233rd 2118 89.0%
2024 92.72 102nd 2098 95.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Pacific Law Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.29 316th 1834 82.8%
2019 77.13 376th 1880 80.0%
2021 90.23 114th 1122 89.8%
2022 95.27 102nd 1916 94.7%
2023 84.09 243rd 2207 89.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pacific Law Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.66 61st 1742 96.5%
2019 63.90 556th 1814 69.3%
2022 96.87 58th 1861 96.9%
2023 87.00 152nd 2142 92.9%
2024 88.02 129th 2125 93.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Pacific Law Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 21 37 23 116 9 0 0 0 206
2013 25 33 29 124 9 1 0 0 221
2014 22 17 23 125 5 1 17 0 210
2015 26 13 20 125 3 0 10 0 197
2016 27 16 18 135 3 2 9 0 210
2017 22 12 20 127 2 3 8 0 194
2018 14 18 23 133 3 2 2 0 195
2019 19 22 28 140 4 2 1 0 216
2020 20 13 32 138 4 2 2 0 211
2021 15 11 34 143 4 1 2 0 210
2022 14 9 26 124 3 0 2 0 178
2023 13 8 30 126 3 2 2 0 184
2024 12 8 38 132 3 2 3 0 198

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 Law Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 206 8.8 23.4 98.5
2013 221 9.3 23.6 63.8
2014 210 8.2 25.6 74.8
2015 197 8.0 24.6 79.7
2016 210 8.0 26.2 69
2017 194 7.2 26.9 61.9
2018 195 8.7 22.4 64.1
2019 216 7.0 30.8 54.6
2020 211 n/a n/a 64.9
2021 210 10.5 20.0 67.6
2022 178 9.8 18.1 69.7
2023 184 9.4 19.5 54.3
2024 198 8.7 22.7 59.1

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 Law Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 206 8.8 23.4 98.5
2013 221 9.3 23.6 63.8
2014 210 8.2 25.6 74.8
2015 197 8.0 24.6 79.7
2016 210 8.0 26.2 69
2017 194 7.2 26.9 61.9
2018 195 8.7 22.4 64.1
2019 216 7.0 30.8 54.6
2020 211 n/a n/a 64.9
2021 210 10.5 20.0 67.6
2022 178 9.8 18.1 69.7
2023 184 9.4 19.5 54.3
2024 198 8.7 22.7 59.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pacific Law Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,650

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pacific Law Academy

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 449th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 236th of 2348 High schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pacific Law Academy)64.295.9
 31.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Stockton Unified)44.141.1
 3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pacific Law Academy)37.736.7
 1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Stockton Unified)18.911.7
 7.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Pacific Law Academy)36.549
 12.4%
   11th Grade Science (Stockton Unified)13.816.1
 2.3%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students216184
 14.8%
African American228
 63.6%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian2830
 7.1%
Hispanic140126
 10%
Pacific Islander22
White1913
 31.6%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.6%54.3%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pacific Law Academy

Students at Pacific Law Academy are 67% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 6% White, 4% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Yes. Pacific Law Academy ranks in the top 8.5% of California high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 198 students attended Pacific Law Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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