Pacifica Christian High School Excels on AP Scores

Can an academic environment be both deeply rigorous and genuinely joyful? At Pacifica, we believe the answer is a resounding yes.

We often say our ultimate desire for our students is joy—cultivating a place where young men and women are formed into people of character and purpose. But we don't pursue student flourishing at the expense of academic grit. In fact, we believe they support one another.

Rather than overloading schedules with standard AP courses for the sake of a resume, Pacifica takes a highly intentional and relational approach to academics. We offer a robust matrix of 9 required Core Curriculum classes, 14 AP courses, and 11 Dual Credit classes. This allows us to teach a college prep curriculum at a pace that inspires true mastery and critical thinking, not just rote memorization and mercenary one-upsmanship.

The results of this balanced, thoughtful approach to student formation speak for themselves. Our juniors and seniors absolutely excelled on their Advanced Placement exams this past year:

• 93% Pacifica Pass Rate across all 243 tests taken.
• Outperformed both California and National averages across every single subject tested.
• 47 Total AP Scholars recognized for exceptional achievement:
  • 21 AP Scholars
  • 11 AP Scholars with Honor
  • 15 AP Scholars with Distinction

Why This Matters for Aspiring Students

When you teach students how to think and live well, extraordinary academic outcomes naturally follow, no matter where you start. These scores are a beautiful reflection of what happens when dedication meets a supportive, intellectual community. We are incredibly proud of our students' hard work, intellectual curiosity, and devotion to learning both inside and outside the classroom.

To the parents and students looking for a high school experience that values deep intellectual growth alongside personal character: We invite you to discover the Pacifica difference.