FAQ

The student-teacher ratio at Pacifica Christian High School is approximately 14:1. The average class size is 16-18 students.

Pacifica has 30 full- and part-time teachers – 26 hold a master's degree or higher.

Our Faculty and Staff

Minimum diploma requirements at Pacifica include:
English (4 years); Mathematics (3 years); Science (3 years); History (4 years); Language (2 years); Visual & Performing Arts (1 year); Physical Education (2 years).

Pacifica Graduation Requirements

Yes. We accept students for grades 9-11, if space permits. We will only consider transfer students into grade 12 if a family has relocated.

Pacifica uses a holistic approach in the admissions process to determine if an applicant is a good fit for Pacifica. We evaluate the entire student when reviewing their application, and we consider multiple aspects including:

• Academic achievement in grades 7 and 8
• Teacher and administrative recommendations 
• Entrance examination (ISEE)
• Student & parent interview
• Standardized testing in grades 7 and 8
• Leadership, extracurricular involvement, and community service

Yes. Part of Pacifica’s mission is to provide a quality Christian education for young men and women from all neighborhoods and backgrounds. We welcome students and families who seek a rigorous, liberal-arts, college-preparatory education. At Pacifica, the Financial Aid application is separate from the admissions application and will in no way affect the applicant’s admissions decision.

Financial Aid

We encourage families to locate other families near them to facilitate carpool groups. Students will come from all over Orange County area including Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Tustin, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Irvine, and South County. 

Current Tuition Information

Additional fees include textbooks ($500-700), uniforms ($300-400), All-School Retreat ($225) and an iPad ($1,000). There are no participation fees for Arts or Athletics programs. There may be additional costs for off-campus trips or Student Life activities.

No. Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of financial need. Athletic, Academic, or Art scholarships are not available.

At Pacifica, we offer Latin and Spanish.

Pacifica Course Offerings