Pacific High School

What Pacific High School does

Pacific High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 within the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) in San Bernardino, California. Founded in 1964 and recognized as the second high school established in San Bernardino, the school enrolls approximately 1,218 students, of whom 88.9% are socioeconomically disadvantaged and 13.4% are English Language Learners. The institution operates under a Linked Learning model that combines college preparatory academics (A-G requirements, AP and Honors courses, AVID college readiness program) with five Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways: Art (Adobe certified), Business (Gold Linked Learning), Hospitality (ServeSafe certified), PLTW Biomedical (Gold Linked Learning), and the only Diesel Mechanic / Heavy-Medium Duty Truck Technology program in the state of California. A dual enrollment partnership with San Bernardino Valley College allows students to earn up to two years of transferable college credit, with 700 dual enrollment courses completed in 2023-24.

The school is governed by the SBCUSD Board of Education and operates as a non-commercial public entity with no tuition or fee-based revenue. It is funded through California state formula funding, federal Title I funding, and local property taxes, with per-pupil expenditures reported at $16,245. The supporting technology stack consists of off-the-shelf educational platforms — Finalsite CMS for the multilingual website (offered in 13 languages including English, Spanish, Hindi, Khmer, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Hmong, Russian, Korean, Punjabi, French, and Japanese), Aeries for student information, ClassLink/SBLink for single sign-on, Google Workspace for Education, Sora for digital library, GoFan for athletics ticketing, and Parchment for transcripts. No proprietary technology, AI systems, or commercial APIs are offered.

The organization holds WASC accreditation (Spring 2019), three Gold Linked Learning CTE certifications (PLTW Biomedical, Adobe, Business), three consecutive California Schools of Distinction in Civic Learning awards (2017, 2019, 2020), and a 2022 PBIS Silver Award. Student support infrastructure includes counseling (four counselors, PBIS counselor, equity counselor, scholarship counselor), the EXL Expanded Learning program (8am-6pm daily), Hazel Health telehealth, a school-based health center, athletics across three seasons, ROTC Cadet Corps, and over 20 student clubs. The school maintains a 1:1 student-to-device technology ratio and reports 77 teaching staff and 64 classified/support staff.

Name

Pacific High School

Legal name

Pacific High School

Website

https://pacific.sbcusd.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Pacific High School is a public SBCUSD high school in San Bernardino, California, serving approximately 1,218 students in grades 9-12 with college preparatory academics, five CTE pathways (including the state's only Diesel Mechanic program), dual enrollment with San Bernardino Valley College, and WASC accreditation.

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Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College readiness programs
• Career technical education
• Dual enrollment programs
• High school athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

San Bernardino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Pacific High School is a public high school funded through San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) via state formula funding, federal Title I funding, and local property taxes. The school does not generate revenue through commercial means.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pacific High School is a public high school providing free secondary education to approximately 1,218 students in grades 9-12 within the San Bernardino City Unified School District. It delivers a college preparatory curriculum aligned to A-G requirements alongside five Career and Technical Education pathways (Art, Business, Hospitality, PLTW Biomedical, and Transportation/Diesel Mechanic), AP/Honors coursework, AVID college readiness, ROTC Cadet Corps, and dual enrollment with San Bernardino Valley College. The school is supported by student services including counseling, an Expanded Learning (EXL) program, library services, athletics, and a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework.

Product overview

Pacific High School is a public high school offering a comprehensive educational portfolio centered around college and career readiness. The school operates a Linked Learning model combining rigorous academics with Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways. Core offerings include five CTE pathways (Art, Business, Hospitality, PLTW Biomedical, and the state's only Diesel Mechanic/Transportation pathway), the AVID college readiness program, Dual Enrollment through San Bernardino Valley College (College Now), AP/Honors curriculum, ROTC Cadet Corps, and extensive extracurricular programs including athletics and over 20 student clubs. Academic support services include tutoring through EXL (Expanded Learning), counseling services, and PBIS behavioral support. The school serves grades 9-12 with approximately 1,218 students and maintains WASC accreditation.

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Products and services

• Academic Development & Support Comprehensive academic support services including Pre-AP curriculum, AP/Honors courses, and tutoring programs provided before school, during lunch, and after school until 6pm through the EXL program. Targeted at Pacific High School students seeking academic enrichment and college preparation.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program College readiness program targeting students traditionally underrepresented in higher education, focusing on critical thinking, organization, and college preparation through WICOR strategies (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading). Available to Pacific High School students.
• Dual Enrollment / College Now Program Partnership with San Bernardino Valley College enabling students to earn up to two years of transferable college credit while in high school. SBVC-approved instructors teach college-level courses on the high school campus, at the college, or online. Students earn both high school and college credits.
• CTE Art Pathway Career-focused art and visual communication pathway preparing students for creative industries. Offers YouScience Commercial Art certification and Adobe certifications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Targeted at Pacific High School students interested in creative careers.
• CTE Business Pathway Business education pathway covering entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, and management. Provides Microsoft Office certifications and preparation for careers in accounting, banking, and business operations. Achieved Gold Linked Learning Certification.
• CTE Hospitality Pathway Culinary arts and hospitality pathway teaching sanitation, safety, basic culinary skills, and baking. Students can earn Food Handlers Card and ServeSafe Managers Card certifications. Targeted at students interested in culinary and hospitality careers.
• CTE PLTW Biomedical Honors Pathway Project Lead The Way biomedical sciences pathway with Linked Learning Gold Certification. Covers Pharmacy Technology, Medical Forensics, Anatomy & Physiology, and CPR/First Aid/AED certifications. One of only 19 programs in California with Gold Linked Learning CTE Pathway certification.
• CTE Transportation / Diesel Mechanic Pathway Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Technology program - the only Diesel Mechanic program in the state of California. Provides Certificate in Heavy/Medium Duty Diesel Truck Technology and CDX Safety Certificate. Targeted at students pursuing careers in transportation and diesel mechanics.
• Cadet Corps (ROTC) Program Reserve Officers' Training Corps program sponsored by the U.S. Armed Forces. Includes instruction in health, wellness, fitness, drill and ceremonies, first aid, emergency preparedness, map reading, leadership, citizenship, and patriotism. Meets PE or elective credit requirements.
• AP & Honors Curriculum Advanced Placement and Honors courses including AP Environmental Science, PreCalculus, Statistics, English Literature/Language, Seminar, European History, US History, Government, Spanish Language/Literature, and various Honors courses in Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletics program including Fall (Football, Cross Country, Water Polo, Tennis, Volleyball), Winter (Basketball, Wrestling, Soccer), and Spring (Baseball, Tennis, Track, Swim, Softball) sports. Uses GoFan for digital ticketing. Available to Pacific High School students.
• Counseling Services School counseling department supporting academic success, career readiness, and social-emotional well-being. Includes four counselors assigned alphabetically, PBIS counselor, equity counselor, and scholarship counselor. Also includes crisis support resources.
• Library Services School library providing physical books, digital resources through Sora/OverDrive, GoAlexandria catalog access, Open Ebooks app, and various reading recommendation services including genre personality quizzes.
• EXL (Expanded Learning) Program Before and after school program (formerly CAPS) offering S.H.A.R.E. components: Snack/Supper, Homework Assistance, Academics, Recreation, and Enrichment. Operates 8am-6pm daily with Saturday School and intersession programs.
• College and Career Center Resource center in Room D-8 providing A-G requirement information, college application assistance, financial aid guidance (FAFSA, Cal Grants, CADAA), scholarship resources, and work permit processing.
• PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Proactive behavioral framework promoting positive behavior through teaching and reinforcing good behavior. Includes P-MOB Market where students redeem points for snacks, apparel, gift cards, and other rewards. Recognized as PBIS Silver Award school in 2022.
• Student Clubs Over 20 student-led clubs including ALIVE Club, AVID Club, Best Buddies, Black Student Union, Bright Seeds Gardening, Chemistry Tutoring, College Bound Pirates, Dance/Baile, DND Club, HOSA, Lego Club, Manga Club, Math tutoring clubs, Pacific Stepz, Pirate Media, Principal's Student Advisory, K-Pop Club, and Struggle Squad.
• Registration and Enrollment System Online registration process using Google Forms for grade-level registration and pathway/elective selection. Students complete registration for next school year through grade-specific forms (9th-12th grade registration).

Quantifiable outcome

• 497 dual enrollment college courses completed in 2022-23 school year
• +6 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Integration14 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing Pacific students to earn up to two years of transferable college credit while in high school. SBVC-approved instructors teach college-level courses on the high school campus, at the college, or online. Students can complete college courses earning both high school and college credits, saving time and tuition in higher education pursuits.
• Project Lead The Way (PLTW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPLTW Biomedical Science program uses activity, project, problem-based approach to engage students in thinking critically and exploring collaboratively. The PLTW Biomedical Pathway has achieved Linked Learning Gold Certification, the highest standard of excellence. Students work with tools used by professionals in hospitals and labs.
• Pure Land FoundationminorOthersCommunity partnership for food distribution events at Pacific High School. The foundation hosts regular food distribution events on campus to support student families and the community.
• Tzu Chi FoundationminorOthersCommunity partnership providing food distribution events and periodic medical clinics. The foundation collaborates with the school district to serve families in the San Bernardino community.
• Loma Linda University HealthminorOthersCommunity health partnership providing fresh produce distribution events every other Friday. Supports student and family wellness through nutritious food access.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland EmpireminorOthersYouth mentorship organization running High School Bigs program connecting high school students with elementary students for mentorship relationships.
• California Department of EducationcoreOthersState education agency that recognized Pacific High School as a School of Distinction in Civic Learning in 2017, 2019, and 2020, acknowledging excellence in civic learning programs.
• California PBIS CoalitionminorOthersState coalition that awarded Pacific High School the PBIS Silver Award in 2022 for excellence in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports implementation.

Scale indicators12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cajon High School: A fellow SBCUSD comprehensive public high school in San Bernardino serving grades 9-12 from comparable demographic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Operates within the same district funding structure and competitive enrollment dynamics as Pacific.
• San Bernardino High School: The original SBCUSD high school (and the oldest in the city), serving overlapping demographics with Pacific. Shares the same SBCUSD funding model, attendance-boundary enrollment system, and college/career readiness mission.
• Arroyo Valley High School: Another SBCUSD comprehensive public high school serving grades 9-12 in San Bernardino with similar socioeconomic demographics. Competes directly with Pacific for student enrollment within district boundaries and runs comparable CTE and dual enrollment programs.
• San Gorgonio High School: SBCUSD high school in San Bernardino offering comprehensive college preparatory and CTE pathways to a comparable student population. Direct intra-district competitor for student enrollment and program recognition.
• Indian Springs High School: SBCUSD's newest comprehensive high school serving similar demographics in San Bernardino. Operates with the same funding model and offers a comparable Linked Learning-aligned CTE pathway portfolio, competing with Pacific for enrollment.

Regional players

• Rialto High School: Comprehensive public high school in the adjacent Rialto Unified School District serving a demographically similar Inland Empire population. Competes for students at the district boundary and runs comparable college-prep and CTE programs under California's LCFF framework.
• Carter High School: Public high school in Rialto Unified serving a working-class Inland Empire population comparable to Pacific's demographics. Operates CTE and dual enrollment pathways in the same regional labor market context.
• Bloomington High School: Comprehensive public high school in the Colton Joint Unified School District adjacent to San Bernardino. Serves a comparable socioeconomically disadvantaged population with overlapping CTE and dual enrollment offerings under the same California public-school funding framework.

Others

• Project Lead The Way: National nonprofit CTE curriculum provider and Pacific's strategic partner for the Gold-certified Biomedical pathway. Comparable in that PLTW's program quality and instructor network directly enable Pacific's differentiation in STEM CTE; relevant as an enabling ecosystem participant rather than a competitor.
• AVID Center: National nonprofit that supplies Pacific's AVID college-readiness curriculum and teacher training. Materially comparable as a programmatic backbone — AVID's WICOR methodology is one of Pacific's core student-success interventions serving similar underrepresented-in-higher-ed populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/SBCityUSD
• Instagraminstagram.com/SBCityUSD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/san-bernardino-city-unified-school-district

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