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.
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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