At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
2,675
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
81%+16pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Pacifica High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Oxnard, California. The school enrolls 2,675 students. It is part of the Oxnard Union High district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.9:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Very large student body
2,675 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictOxnard Union High
County6111
CityOxnard
ZIP93036
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062927010452
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,675
White1.5%
Hispanic / Latino93.1%
Black / African American0.9%
Asian2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races1.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.5%
Hispanic
93.1%
Black
0.9%
Asian
2.9%
Two+
1.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.