Pacifica High School, 9-12 (Public)

Everyone is so nice to deal with & they support the children in studies & sports. Also my granddaughter go there & she likes it.

I think Pacifica is a great school. I have two students there currently; both enjoy going to school and have great teachers who really care. Mr. Barham, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Chang and Mrs. Rinehart stand out as outstanding educators, providing a balance of support and challenge. It is a safe school. Adminstrators are friendly and accessible.

Teacher involvement is minimal. They only do what is expected. Students fall behind and grades are low, no accountability towards the teachers. Long term teachers do not care as long as they get their salary.

I took my kid out of here too he is doing much better and almost done with high school. Pacifica is a prison school they have too many rules, they fail alot of kids, they don't have a good rapport with the students and some teachers are alright but many just don't care or not that good. And I went to this high school years ago. But it is not the same it's too bad.

I took my kid out of here too he is doing much better and almost done with high school. Pacifica is a prison school they have too many rules, they fail alot of kids, they don't have a good rapport with the students and some teachers are alright but many just don't care or not that good. And I went to this high school years ago. But it is not the same it's too bad.

I took my daughter out of Pacifica in 2009 and transferred her to Marina where she is doing much better because the teachers care over there. She is not falling behind like she was at Pacifica. And most important she is much happier and enjoys school again.

This is a good school. They do empahzise beign responsible for your education, this is high school no elementary. So kids who get behind, do find it harder to catch up, as class continues to push forward when some kids are still back. Some classes offer zero period for tutoring to assist, for those who are willing to get up and take action for their grades. There needs to be more councelors. As a parent - your are expected to care about your childs education, and put in as much effort as you want the school too. so you have to stay on your toes and on your child, as you will be notified by councelors after the fact if there are problems or graduation issues. I make a point of having an appointmet with myself my child and councelor twice a year - needed or not.

This school I have to say is overrated. They give false hopes into students and the students end up falling behind. I have been teaching here at Pacifica and the experience hasn't been very pleasant. I have had to leave a huge amount of students behind to continue with the 'smart kids' because that was all that mattered, the scores. Overall Pacifica needs to start thinking about all the students not just their reputation.

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.

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 my soon-to-be-over high school career so memorable! I LOVE YOU PHS!!!

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 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.

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 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.

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 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!

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 loves it there! When we had an issue with grades, every single teacher called us back within 24 hours after leaving a message.

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 that they care about the education of all of their students.

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 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!

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.

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 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!

Good school,my daughter is in 10th grade and no problems thus far. Does need to be updated, eg/all classes should be on internet for parents to locate homework/classwork schedule (real time) grades and assignments. Good teachers, demographics are changing. parent involvment needs to increase. Thats a parenting issue though, not a school. though parents will blame the school, no doubt.

This is a fine high school. Both of my daughters attended and graduated from Pacifica. One now attends Orange Coast College and the other is a Soph. at U.C. San Diego. Garden Grove is an extended city geographically 'extended' causing a wide range of socio-economic neighborhoods withing the GG school districe. Pacifica is located in the most afluent and safe part of GG. This is very good public education, with a safe environment for all students.