Pacifica High
Garden Grove, CA · Garden Grove Unified · Grades 9-12
148th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 90%▲ Improving
Pacifica High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Pacifica High 148th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 90% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 82th in 2015 to 90th in 2025 — improving.
Pacifica High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 381 students tested
Pacifica High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,640 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29.5% | 34.9% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Asian | 23.1% | 30.9% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| White | 43.3% | 27.5% | ▼ 15.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 4.9% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Pacifica High
Typical home value $1.13M in zip 92845 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Pacifica High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Westminster HighHuntington Beach Union High · 1.9 mi away301st of 1,528
ELA 72% · Math 41% - 8Rancho Alamitos HighGarden Grove Unified · 2 mi away450th of 1,528
ELA 64% · Math 33% - 2Marie L. Hare HighGarden Grove Unified · 2.2 mi away1,324th of 1,528
ELA 18% · Math 2% - 9Cypress HighAnaheim Union High · 2.8 mi away260th of 1,528
ELA 68% · Math 49% - –HopeAnaheim Union High · 3.1 mi away
- 4Western Orangeview 7-12Anaheim Union High · 3.1 mi away978th of 1,528
ELA 44% · Math 16% - 7Cambridge Virtual AcademyAnaheim Union High · 3.2 mi away513th of 1,528
ELA 56% · Math 36% - 9Bolsa Grande HighGarden Grove Unified · 3.2 mi away244th of 1,528
ELA 69% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Pacifica High in?
Pacifica High is part of the Garden Grove Unified district in Garden Grove, California.
Is Pacifica High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pacifica High 148th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 90% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Pacifica High?
Hispanic 35%, Asian 31%, White 28%, Two or more races 5% (1,640 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pacifica High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92845 is $1.13M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.