Best High Schools in Pacifica, CA

Pacifica, CA has 6 high schools with 3,059 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Pacifica score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pacifica exceed expectations.

1. Terra Nova High

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 739 Students

2. Oceana High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 535 Students

3. South San Francisco High

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students

4. Five Keys Charter (sf Sheriff's)

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Five Keys Charter (sf Sheriff's) District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 135 Students

Best Middle Schools in Pacifica, CA

Pacifica, CA has 4 middle schools with 1,782 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Pacifica score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pacifica meet expectations.

1. Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pacifica • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students

2. Westborough Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 491 Students

3. Fernando Rivera Intermediate

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pacifica, CA

Pacifica, CA has 11 elementary schools with 3,603 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Pacifica score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pacifica meet expectations.

1. Vallemar Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pacifica • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 490 Students

2. Monte Verde Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 531 Students

3. Ortega Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pacifica • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 427 Students

4. Cabrillo Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pacifica • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 548 Students

5. Thomas Edison Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students

6. Ocean Shore Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pacifica • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 412 Students

7. Daniel Webster Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 299 Students

8. Sunset Ridge Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pacifica • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students

9. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 344 Students

10. Good Shepherd Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Good Shepherd Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 160 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pacifica, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Pacifica, CA has a total population of 37,165 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pacifica, CA

8,444

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

48%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pacifica, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

20.19 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.43 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pacifica, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pacifica, CA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,438 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

88 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Pacifica, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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