I love this school. I am a soon- to - be- junior and I think that the school and environment are great. The sports are good, this is coming from a football player himself, the staff and students are fun to be around.
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Posted by a student on 05/29/08
Go Mariners!!! Go Fight WIn! I love attending Pacifica High School. I am a junior this year, and I am very sad that my time there is ending so quickly. I enjoy every year at this school, and I love almost all of my teachers, and one of them stands out above all others. Thank you Pacifica, for making
... Read more my soon-to-be-over high school career so memorable! I LOVE YOU PHS!!! Read less
Posted by a student on 05/05/08
Compared to another high school, I found the teachers here to be very engaging, unique, and fun to learn with. I wouldn't trade the experiences I had here for anything. Being a student here, I felt accepted for the first time and likewise intelligent. Everything was taught in a way to ensure that it
... Read more would stick. Better still is the off-campus ROP center not more than two blocks away, allowing for more education (and extra credits) for those who wish to add more to their achievements. Not only that, but it is placed fairly close to several colleges. I couldn't reccomend this school any more than I have. If you want a school where educational achievement is possible, and exceeding it is plausible, then this is it. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/05/08
Great school, village feel of surrounding homes as the area is closer to Seal Beach and Cypress and is geographically isolated from greater Garden Grove. One caution: do not depend on counseling services to bring parents into the educational planning process. Become an informed parent about college
... Read more admission competion and requirements. Make sure your students takes PSAT and college admission exams as a junior to be able to make appropriate college admission decisions. The counselors apparently wait for students to initiate registration for these tests so even kids in Advanced classes may not understand it is up to the to apply. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/13/07
What a gem of a school. Very strong academically and a wide variety of extra-curricular activities make this a wonderful High School experience. Children that have graduated have returned to this area and now their kids are attending. It is that good. The school has plenty of high standard academic
... Read more classes to prepare students for the rigors of college. They also have ROP classes for those who are not college bound. Use of technology is not obvious but exists in many places where it is needed. For example, the yearbook is put together entirely electronically, using industry standard software for publishing. The performing arts programs are very strong as well, offering virtually all aspects of performing arts from choral and instrumental to dramatic acting and musical theater. The various sports teams are all competitive in league play with some making regular appearances in CIF competition. Great School! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/12/07
We love Pacifica! My husband and I are both products of private schools, and we found out that Pacifica is far superior than our private high schools! The staff is kind, considerate, and always willing to listen, and the students are positive and seem happy. My son, who never really cared for school
... Read more loves it there! When we had an issue with grades, every single teacher called us back within 24 hours after leaving a message. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/17/07
I have two children at Pacifica, 12th and 9th grade. My son was in the Marching Band and is now in the concert band. The music program at Pacifica is second to none. The academics program is incredible. The faculty and staff in which my family has interacted with have been so supportive and I truly feel
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Posted by a parent on 02/06/07
My child has attended PHS since 9th grade (now a Jr.) on a 'choice' transfer. We have been very happy w/PHS! He is active in sports and 4 activities or clubs. He has adored at least one teacher per year, and has found a 'mentor' amongst them. He is not lost in the shuffle, except perhaps in the counseling
... Read more area - I think there are only 4 counselors for the student body - if we had any complaints, that would be the only one. The students, as a whole, are polite, neatly dressed, and the school is clean -- it looks like it is respected and cared for! Thanks, PHS! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/03/06
Having gone to Pacifica and now being a teacher, I can say that the science department was exceptionally strong. The educators teaching there are very qualified.
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Posted by a former student on 08/21/05
Pacifica is an excellent school. There are a wide variety of classes and many resources that promote academic success. Its diverse student population enables each student to feel accepted. There is something and someone for everyone. I have found the school faculty and administrators to be very helpful
... Read more and I have never had a problem. My experience in the Special Education Resource classes has been phenomonal, the decision for me to attend Pacifica was the best decision we made: I have made many steps in the right direction to excellence. I have excelled much further than in any other of my previous schools. My confidence, and my ability and willingness to socialize has gotten to a whole new level since I was enrolled. THANK YOU PACIFICA! Read less
* In 2008-2009 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
Student enrollment:
1,997
Students per teacher:
26
Full-time teachers:
76
Number of classrooms:
70
Arts
Art, Photography
Music
Choral
Computer Science
Computer Science
Vocational Education
Drivers Ed, Health, Phys Ed, ROTC
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics
Math
Trigonometry
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Computers
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Garden Grove schools — Pacifica High School is located at 6851 Lampson Ave, Garden Grove CA 92845. 6851 Lampson Ave is in the 92845 ZIP code in Garden Grove, CA The school district for Pacifica High School is the Garden Grove Unified School District. Pacifica High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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