WHO DO YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO BECOME?
When searching for a high school, families commonly ask questions such as:
• “Does this school offer my child’s sport of interest?”
• “What AP classes are offered?”
• “What colleges do your graduates attend?”
WHILE THESE ARE ALL IMPORTANT QUESTIONS, WE BELIEVE THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION TO ASK YOUR CHILD IS, “WHO DO YOU WANT TO BECOME?”
PACIFICA is a college-preparatory, liberal arts high school devoted to teaching young men and women to think critically and wisely, instilling heartfelt joy and interest in learning, while encouraging lives of faith, character, and service to the glory of God.
Thinking and living well is about making connections — both intellectual and relational. It provides students with a fuller understanding of what it means to be human and offers them the freedom to find their place in God’s created world.
At the same time, a Pacifica education provides tangible benefits, like preparation for college, career, family, and service to the church and community. By approaching education as a joy-instilling, freedom-producing journey, we provide our graduates with a foundation for success in college, life, work, and faith.
I invite you to read our Parent Info Guide to learn how Pacifica establishes this foundation in our students. Next, I encourage you to visit our campus! This is an opportunity for your family to experience Pacifica’s approach to learning and our vibrant community. We would love to begin a conversation with you, and answer your admissions questions.
Give us a call at (949) 887-2070 or send us an email at admissions@pacificaoc.org
We look forward to meeting you and your family soon!
Warmly,
Kellie Hernandez Director of Enrollment
AN EDUCATION FOR ALL OF LIFE
Learning to think and live well is a life-long journey. We approach education as a joy-instilling, freedomproducing adventure, and provide our graduates with a foundation for success in college, life, work, and faith.
We call this journey THE PACIFICA CONTINUUM
IT STARTS WITH PURPOSE
PACIFICA CHRISTIAN is a liberal arts high school, devoted to teaching young men and women to think critically and wisely, instilling heartfelt joy and interest in learning, while encouraging lives of faith, character, and service to the glory of God.
IS FORMED IN PRACTICE
Pacifica’s relational approach to teaching and learning is grounded in these five beliefs:
• The Liberal Arts and Sciences cultivates human flourishing
• Relationships anchor formation
• Curiosity drives conversation
• Learning blooms in connected and dynamic spaces
• Education is fulfilled in service
COMES TO LIFE IN CULTURE
We are intentional about every aspect of our shared life together. These are six cultural behaviors we live by:
• Ask good questions
• Learn from others
• Fail forward
• Assume the best
• Pursue balance
• Act with conviction and compassion
AND RESULTS IN THE PACIFICA PERSON
Every graduate leaves our campus on their own journey, given by God. Having been taught to think and live well, each student is equipped to be a:
• Contributor
• Thinker
• Creator
• Integrated Disciple
• Connector
• Ethical Decision-Maker
APPROACH TO LEARNING
Beyond its intrinsic value, a Christ-centered, Liberal Arts & Sciences education from Pacifica also offers several practical benefits Students who graduate with a Pacifica education will exhibit mastery of a four year, liberal arts, college-preparatory curriculum, which includes not only an emphasis on intellectual excellence, but also on Christian character and service. A Pacifica education offers the following five practical benefits:
1 2 3 4 5
HIGHLY-MARKETABLE SKILLS & LEADERSHIP TRAITS
Pacifica graduates demonstrate innovative and collaborative problem-solving, critical thinking, persuasive oral communication, effective expository writing, and can read analytically.
• School-wide annual Declamations Contest
• Senior Projects & Symposium presentations
A STRONG FOUNDATION IN MORAL VIRTUE & ETHICAL REASONING
By reading and discussing ideas together, students engage in conversation that builds character, fosters integrity, and strengthens relationships.
• Integration of Great Books curriculum with Christian theology
• Lab-based STEAM courses that drive curiosity
• 50,000 minutes of discussion over four years
WHOLE-PERSON DEVELOPMENT
We desire for students to maximize their God-given talents and become men and women who make significant contributions to their homes, churches, the marketplace, and the wider world.
• Four-year Service Learning Program
• Student leadership opportunities (Associated Students & Prefect Board)
A BREADTH OF PREPARATION
Our staff engages students not merely in their studies, but also in their lives outside the classroom.
• Mentoring through Pacifica Houses & Mentor Groups
• Weekly Chapel programming
• Annual All-School Retreat
• Student-led clubs supervised by a staff member
SUPERIOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Pacifica boasts teachers that are content experts in their fields, as well as a comprehensive academic curriculum.
• 30 esteemed faculty – 26 with a master’s degree or higher
• 24 Advanced Placement (AP) & Dual Credit offerings
• Competitive Academic Teams
• TGC Honors & Scholar Programs
• Three unique coursework pathways: STEAM, the Liberal Arts, & Humanities
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM DISCOVER YOUR PASSIONS
TRITON ATHLETICS
Pacifica’s competitive Athletics program is committed to encouraging excellence on the court, in the water, on the field, and in life. In a variety of ways, Pacifica engages athletes who may be new to a sport, while simultaneously challenging athletes who are at the top of their game. We provide each student with opportunities to grow in athletic skill, experience highlevel competition, and benefit from the camaraderie that comes with school sports. Pacifica Athletics’ commitment to participation has allowed more than 80% of our student body to compete in 32 teams across a total of 20 different sports.
SPIRITUAL LIFE
100% of Pacifica’s staff and faculty joyfully integrate Christian faith into the daily Pacifica experience — both in and out of the classroom. We gather each week for Chapel to worship and to learn from God’s word. Each student is placed in a Mentor Group where they talk about life, faith, relationships, and academic progress, while also receiving one-on-one mentorship. We also regularly serve one another, and our local community, through various organizations and service days
STUDENT LIFE
Relationships are central to a Pacifica education. Students learn that an abundant and joyful life is marked by giving and receiving grace in community. Pacifica is a campus with a vibrant Student Life teeming with activities throughout the year. Student Life at Pacifica includes the All-School Retreat, Student Leadership opportunities (Associated Students & Prefect Board), Club Rush, quarterly dances, pep rallies, Triton Ball, Wedge Week, First Friday, Friendsgiving, Chrismifica, and much more. Not only are the activities fun, but they provide a context in which students challenge themselves to do something new, pursue opportunities for personal and spiritual growth, and build strong relationships with their peers and teachers.
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
As God is the Creator, so humans are meant to be creative. Pacifica Arts gives students the skills and opportunity to express who they are and what moves them as people. In sharing their works with the community, they learn to take risks and to add beauty to our world. Every year, Pacifica Arts produces two full-scale, stage performances, two robust visual arts galleries, and two classic choral concerts.
COLLEGE ROADMAP
FROM PACIFICA TO THE REST OF THE WORLD
100% of college-bound Pacifica seniors are accepted into college institutions. Starting freshman year, the College Counseling Office provides students and their families with the resources and support necessary to walk through the college application process with confidence.
To do this, we…
EDUCATE EMPOWER ENCOURAGE
THROUGHOUT THEIR FOUR YEARS AT PACIFICA, STUDENTS WILL ENGAGE IN:
PERSONALIZED ACADEMIC PLANNING:
Starting freshman year, the College Counseling Office offers academic planning workshops and personalized advising to help chart each student’s four-year academic progression. We discuss opportunities for AP, honors, and Dual Credit courses along with students’ academic passions, interests, and goals.
TESTING:
All Pacifica students take the pre-ACT during their freshman and sophomore years and the official ACT during their junior year. The PSAT is offered on-campus for juniors to compete for the National Merit Scholarship. Year-end AP testing allows students to earn college credit.
COLLEGE EXPLORATION:
Students can explore college options at our Annual Out-of-State College Fair, participate in college campus visits, and meet regularly with college representatives who travel from institutions around the world.
WORKSHOPS & BOOTCAMPS:
Pacifica hosts grade-specific, parent information sessions, financial aid seminars, and educational webinars — all to help minimize the pressure and stress that comes with planning for college. Juniors and seniors also participate in college application and essay-writing workshops.
AN INVESTMENT IN THEIR FUTURE
2024-2025 TUITION & FEES
Tuition: $22,900
Payment Plan Fee: $450 (Semi-Annual Plan)
Payment Plan Fee: $800 (11-Month Plan)
Application Fee: $50
Textbooks: $500-700
Uniforms: $300-400
1:1 iPad Program: $1,000
All-School Retreat: $200
MAKING PACIFICA ACCESSIBLE
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.
Did you know that 40% of Pacifica families receive need-based financial aid? We offer tuition assistance and payment plans that are tailored to meet the needs of qualifying families.
To learn more about what a Pacifica education may cost for your family, scan the QR code or email Kellie Hernandez, Director of Enrollment, at khernandez@pacificaoc.org
1. Will this high school successfully prepare my child for both college and all of life?
2. Are our family’s values and commitments shared by the school?
3. Does this high school offer financial aid?
4. How will my child experience joy at this high school?
5. What is the staff and faculty’s vision for my child’s flourishing?
QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING A HIGH SCHOOL PLAN YOUR VISIT
Come experience the unique mission of Pacifica, meet faculty, administrators, and students, visit classes, and explore our beautiful campus. On your campus tour, you will have the chance to see:
• Our classrooms—where curiosity drives conversation
• State-of-the-art math and science labs
• Our large, second-story Ocean Terrace with views of the Pacific, overlooking a nature reserve
• The Triton Event Center—home of Triton Athletics, Chapel, and our All-School Meeting
• Our dedicated Art Studio space—where creativity comes alive in many forms
• The Triton Courtyard—where students can soak up the sunshine between classes
• Our lively hallways—where pianos are played and relationships are cultivated
• A quiet, open-concept Study Hall space—where students can take advantage of their Independent Learning Time
1499 Monrovia Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949.887.2070
PACIFICAOC.ORG admissions@pacificaoc.org
