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Evaluation method

Ranking Basis

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Scoring Mechanism: Each of the 46 distinct data points is evaluated using unique mathematical models, scoring based on its position within the overall data distribution.

Basis for Ranking: Instead of absolute values, we focus on relative differences in data. There is no fixed score threshold for separating schools; instead, the “admission cutoff” is adjusted annually based on data trends, similar to college entrance exams.

Evaluation Mechanism

The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included

The data used for evaluations and rankings comes from three primary sources: official school data, public data, and user-submitted data on FindingSchool.

Scoring Mechanism

The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.

  • In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.

  • In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension] : Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews] : FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
B+
Matriculation A-
Academics B
Extracurriculars B
Community A
Reviews B+
Pacifica Christian, a liberal arts high school, is devoted to teaching young men and women to think critically and wisely, instilling heartfelt joy and interest in learning, while encouraging lives of faith, character, and service to the glory of God.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$31128
Enrollment
261
International Students
4.3%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
85%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:10
AP
15
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
27
Class Size
16

Matriculation

(2021-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#3 Stanford University 1 +
#6 University of Chicago 1 +
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#9 California Institute of Technology 1 +
#10 Duke University 1 +
LAC #2 Amherst College 1 +
#12 Dartmouth College 1 +
#15 Rice University 1 +
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +
LAC #3 Pomona College 1 +
#17 Cornell University 1 +
#18 University of Notre Dame 1 +
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
LAC #4 Swarthmore College 1 +
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +
#22 Emory University 1 +
#25 New York University 1 +
#25 University of Michigan 1 +
#25 University of Southern California 1 +
#25 University of Virginia 1 +
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1 +
#29 University of Florida 1 +
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +
#29 Wake Forest University 1 +
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1 +
LAC #6 Carleton College 1 +
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1 +
#32 Tufts University 1 +
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +
#34 University of California: Irvine 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#36 Boston College 1 +
#36 University of Rochester 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 +
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#44 Brandeis University 1 +
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +
#44 Northeastern University 1 +
#44 Tulane University 1 +
#49 University of Georgia 1 +
#51 Lehigh University 1 +
#51 Purdue University 1 +
#51 Spelman College 1 +
#51 Villanova University 1 +
#55 Florida State University 1 +
#55 Pepperdine University 1 +
#55 Santa Clara University 1 +
#55 University of Miami 1 +
#55 University of Washington 1 +
LAC #11 Middlebury College 1 +
#62 George Washington University 1 +
#62 Syracuse University 1 +
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 +
#63 St. Olaf College 1 +
LAC #13 Vassar College 1 +
#67 University of Connecticut 1 +
#72 American University 1 +
#72 Fordham University 1 +
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#72 Reed College 1 +
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1 +
#72 Southern Methodist University 1 +
LAC #15 Davidson College 1 +
LAC #15 Grinnell College 1 +
#77 Baylor University 1 +
#77 Clemson University 1 +
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1 +
#77 Michigan State University 1 +
#81 Gustavus Adolphus College 1 +
#83 Gonzaga University 1 +
#85 University of Puget Sound 1 +
#89 Howard University 1 +
#89 Texas Christian University 1 +
LAC #18 Barnard College 1 +
LAC #18 Colgate University 1 +
LAC #18 Haverford College 1 +
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1 +
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 1 +
#94 Lewis & Clark College 1 +
#97 University of Illinois at Chicago 1 +
#97 University of San Diego 1 +
#105 University of Arizona 1 +
#105 University of Oregon 1 +
#105 University of San Francisco 1 +
#105 University of Utah 1 +
#111 Drew University 1 +
#111 Ohio Wesleyan University 1 +
LAC #24 Colby College 1 +
#121 Chapman University 1 +
#121 University of Missouri: Columbia 1 +
#124 Morehouse College 1 +
#124 Westmont College 1 +
LAC #25 Bates College 1 +
LAC #27 Colorado College 1 +
#137 California State University: Long Beach 1 +
#137 Seattle University 1 +
#137 Seton Hall University 1 +
#151 Gordon College 1 +
#151 San Diego State University 1 +
#151 University of the Pacific 1 +
LAC #31 Kenyon College 1 +
LAC #33 Scripps College 1 +
#166 Bradley University 1 +
#166 California State University: Fullerton 1 +
LAC #36 Mount Holyoke College 1 +
LAC #37 Bucknell University 1 +
LAC #37 Occidental College 1 +
#194 Biola University 1 +
LAC #39 Denison University 1 +
LAC #39 Lafayette College 1 +
LAC #39 Skidmore College 1 +
#219 Hampton University 1 +
#219 Seattle Pacific University 1 +
LAC #45 Furman University 1 +
#234 San Francisco State University 1 +
#234 Suffolk University 1 +
#263 Azusa Pacific University 1 +
#263 University of Indianapolis 1 +
LAC #60 Bard College 1 +
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1 +
#317 Northern Arizona University 1 +
Art Institute of California: Los Angeles 1 +
binghamton university, state university of new york 1 +
California Lutheran University 1 +
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1 +
california state university channel islands 1 +
California State University: Dominguez Hills 1 +
California State University: East Bay 1 +
California State University: Northridge 1 +
Calvin College 1 +
City University of New York: Baruch College 1 +
College of William and Mary 1 +
Concordia University 1 +
Emerson College 1 +
Endicott College 1 +
Evergreen State College 1 +
Northwest University 1 +
Oberlin College 1 +
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
Otis College of Art and Design 1 +
Penn State University Park 1 +
Point Loma Nazarene University 1 +
Rutgers University 1 +
Sonoma State University 1 +
stony brook university, state university of new york 1 +
Temple University Japan 1 +
The Master's University and Seminary 1 +
United States Military Academy 1 +
University of California: Riverside 1 +
University of California: Santa Cruz 1 +
University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +
University of Maryland: College Park 1 +
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +
University of Portland 1 +
Vanguard University of Southern California 1 +
Wheaton College 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021-2023 2021 2019 2012-2015 Total
All schools 96 78 22 16
#1 Princeton University 1 +admitted 1
#3 Stanford University 1 +admitted 1
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#7 Duke University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#7 California Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1
#12 University of Chicago 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#12 Cornell University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#17 Rice University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#18 Dartmouth College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#21 University of Michigan 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#24 University of Virginia 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#24 Emory University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#28 University of California: Davis 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#28 University of Florida 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#28 University of Southern California 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#35 New York University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#39 Boston College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#40 Tufts University 1 +admitted 1
#40 Rutgers University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#40 University of Washington 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#43 Boston University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#47 Lehigh University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#47 Wake Forest University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#47 University of Georgia 1 +admitted 1
#47 University of Rochester 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#51 Purdue University 1 +admitted 1
#53 Florida State University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#53 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#53 College of William and Mary 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#53 Northeastern University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#58 University of Connecticut 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#60 Brandeis University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#60 Michigan State University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#60 Santa Clara University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#67 George Washington University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#67 Syracuse University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1
#67 University of Miami 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#67 Villanova University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 + 1
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#73 Tulane University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#76 University of Delaware 1 + 1
#76 Pepperdine University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#82 University of Illinois at Chicago 1 +admitted 1
#86 Clemson University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#86 Marquette University 1 + 1
#89 Southern Methodist University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#89 Fordham University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#93 Auburn University 1 + 1
#93 Gonzaga University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#93 University of Iowa 1 + 1
#93 Loyola Marymount University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#93 Baylor University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#98 University of Oregon 1 +admitted 1
#98 Texas Christian University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#98 University of San Diego 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#105 Arizona State University 1 + 1
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#105 California State University: Long Beach 1 +admitted 1
#105 San Diego State University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#105 American University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#115 University of Utah 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#115 Howard University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#115 University of San Francisco 1 +admitted 1
#115 University of Arizona 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#124 University of Missouri: Columbia 1 +admitted 1
#124 University of Denver 1 + 1
#133 California State University: Fullerton 1 +admitted 1
#133 Elon University 1 + 1
#133 Chapman University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#142 University of the Pacific 1 +admitted 1
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1
#151 Seton Hall University 1 +admitted 1
#163 Seattle University 1 +admitted 1
#178 San Francisco State University 1 +admitted 1
#185 Bradley University 1 +admitted 1
#201 The New School College of Performing Arts 1 + 1
#236 Biola University 1 +admitted 1
#236 Azusa Pacific University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#249 Suffolk University 1 +admitted 1
#249 Northern Arizona University 1 +admitted 1
#269 Seattle Pacific University 1 +admitted 1
#280 California State University: East Bay 1 +admitted 1
#280 Hampton University 1 +admitted 1
#304 University of Indianapolis 1 +admitted 1
University of Maryland: College Park 1 +admitted 1 + 2
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +admitted 1 + 2
University of California: Santa Cruz 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
University of California: Riverside 1 +admitted 1 + 2
Penn State University Park 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021-2023 2021 2019 2012-2015 Total
All schools 45 35 5 9
#1 Williams College 1 + 1
#2 Amherst College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#4 Pomona College 1 +admitted 1
#4 Wellesley College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#4 Swarthmore College 1 +admitted 1
#7 United States Air Force Academy 1 + 1
#9 Carleton College 1 +admitted 1
#9 Bowdoin College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#11 Barnard College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#11 Grinnell College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#11 Wesleyan University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#11 Middlebury College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#16 Smith College 1 + 1
#16 Vassar College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#16 Davidson College 1 +admitted 1
#21 Colgate University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#21 Haverford College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#24 Bates College 1 +admitted 1
#25 University of Richmond 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#25 Colby College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#27 College of the Holy Cross 1 + 1
#30 Bucknell University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#30 Lafayette College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#33 Colorado College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#34 Mount Holyoke College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#35 Scripps College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#35 Occidental College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#38 Skidmore College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#39 Kenyon College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#39 Denison University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#39 Spelman College 1 +admitted 1
#45 Union College 1 + 1
#46 Connecticut College 1 + 1
#46 Whitman College 1 + 1
#46 Dickinson College 1 + 1 + 2
#46 Furman University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#51 St. Olaf College 1 +admitted 1
#56 Rhodes College 1 + 1
#56 Wheaton College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#63 Gettysburg College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#67 Reed College 1 +admitted 1
#67 Gustavus Adolphus College 1 +admitted 1
#72 Bard College 1 +admitted 1
#89 University of Puget Sound 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#93 Lewis & Clark College 1 +admitted 1
#93 Drew University 1 +admitted 1
#100 Sarah Lawrence College 1 +admitted 1
#100 Morehouse College 1 +admitted 1
#107 Westmont College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#116 Ohio Wesleyan University 1 +admitted 1
#163 Gordon College 1 +admitted 1
United States Military Academy 1 +admitted 1
Oberlin College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021-2023 2021 2019 2012-2015 Total
All schools 1 0 0 0
#21 Concordia University 1 +admitted 1

Academics

AP

(15)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
Physics 1
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States History
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Computer Science A
Psychology
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Sports

(7)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Track and Field
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(72)
Math League
Art Club
Campus Ministry Leadership Team
Celebrating Lives of Service
Chess Club
Christmas Dance
Math League
Art Club
Campus Ministry Leadership Team
Celebrating Lives of Service
Chess Club
Christmas Dance
Computer Coding Club
Concert Band
Concert Choir
Crusader Day of Service
Crusader Fest
Crusader Walk
Crusaders for Life
Dodgeball Tournament
Faculty vs. Student B-ball Game
Fall Play
Father/Daughter Dinner Dance
Father/Son Social
Film Club
French Club
French Honor Society
Freshman Welcome Dance
GradeSchool High Interest Days
Halloween Dance
Homecoming Dance
Homecoming Week
HOSA
Improv Team
Inclusiveness Team
International Studies Trips
Intramurals
Jazz Ensemble
Knitting Club
Latin Club
Latin Honor Society
Mardi Gras Celebration
Mother/DaughterFashionShow
Mother/Son Dinner Dance
National Honor Society
National Catholic Youth Confere
Open House
Operation Michael
Peer Mentors
Powder Puff Football Game
Prom Dance
Robotics
Rosary Club
Sailing Club
Science Bowl
Senior Advisory Board
Service Club
Shadow Hosting
Snowboarding/Ski Club
Speak Life Club
Spikeball Tournament
Spanish Honor Society
Spring Concert
Spring Play
St.Patrick's Day Dance
Student Ambassadors
Student Art Show
Student Council
Tennis Club
Thanksgiving Community Dinne
TOPSoccer
Treble Choir
Tutoring Club
TWIRP Dance
Vocations Club
Wash.D.C.March for Life Trip
Winter Concert
Winter Musical
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Arts

(11)
Dance
Theater
Drawing
Film
Photography
Studio Art
Dance
Theater
Drawing
Film
Photography
Studio Art
Mixed Media
A Cappella
Music
Film Production
Art
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: 9-12
Urban
ESL: No
Year Founded: 2005
Religious Affiliation: school.Christian

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling

Frequently Ask Questions about Pacifica Christian High School

Tell me a bit about Pacifica Christian High School.
Pacifica Christian High School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 2005 , and currently has about 261 students, 4.30% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.pacificachristian.org.
Does Pacifica Christian High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Pacifica Christian High School is offering 15 AP courses.

Pacifica Christian High School also have 85% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Pacifica Christian High School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2021-2023, some students attended Princeton University, Stanford University, University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University and University of Pennsylvania.
What is the application requirement for Pacifica Christian High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Pacifica Christian High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Pacifica Christian High School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Pacifica Christian High School in 2024 is $31,128 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
Where is Pacifica Christian High School located?
Pacifica Christian High School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Los Angeles, which is about 14 miles away from school. Most families can choose Los Angeles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Pacifica Christian High School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Pacifica Christian High School is within top 700 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Pacifica Christian High School has been favorited by 12 users.
How to start with an application with Pacifica Christian High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Pacifica Christian High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Pacifica Christian High School’s official site: https://www.pacificachristian.org or call them at 310-828-7015.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Pacifica Christian High School?
Yes, here are few: Concord High School, Saint Anne School and Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences.

The closest major city is Los Angeles. You can find out more schools near Los Angeles here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Pacifica Christian High School?
The overall rating for Pacifica Christian High School is B+.

The section ratings of Pacifica Christian High School are:
A- for Matriculation
B for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Los Angeles, commonly known as L.A., is the largest city in California and the second most populous in the U.S. It serves as the commercial, financial, and cultural hub of Southern California. With a population of around 3.9 million as of 2020, L.A. is famous for its Mediterranean climate, diverse population, and as the epicenter of the entertainment industry, particularly Hollywood. The city also offers a rich mix of cultural landmarks, including world-class museums, beaches, and a dynamic food scene, making it a global metropolis.

Population (2022) 3,833,995
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%

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