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Home of the Tritons
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| 600 East Gonzales Road Oxnard, CA 93036  United States |
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| Principal | William Dabbs |
| Faculty | 130 |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2001 |
| Enrollment | approx. 3,400 (07-08) |
| Information | 805-278-5000 |
| Colors Mascot |
Black, Green and White Triton |
| Homepage | http://www.phstritons.com |
Pacifica High School, commonly referred to as PHS, is a public four-year high school serving grades 9-12 in Oxnard, California. The school is the newest in the Oxnard Union High School District. The school is located in a suburban residential area, part of the sub-community of West Village, which also includes an elementary school, a junior high school and 3,100 homes. The school serves this community as well as the adjacent neighborhood to the south, La Colonia and Rose Park, among others. During the 2007-2008 school year, the school had nearly 3,400 students enrolled, 1,000 more than its original capacity of 2,500, making it the most populous school in its district. The school has been recently accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
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History
Pacifica High School was established in 2001, with only a freshmen and sophomore class. In the following years, student enrollment increased, changing the teacher-to-student ratio significantly. The school made special adjustments to accommodate the burgeoning population, including the installation of portable classrooms, a common addition in Oxnard schools, due to the city's growing population of over 200,000. In addition, special procedures involving classroom-sharing have been arranged with the teaching staff.
Technology and design
Despite the enrollment issues, Pacifica High School is a state-of-the-art facility that has pioneered a variety of technological advances, including a number of computer labs and foreign language labs as well as a full-service culinary arts classroom. The school was designed in an "East Coast" style, with nine buildings and sixteen portable classrooms. Visitors' first impressions of the school range from "higher education facility," to "correctional facility." Pacifica, designed as a Performing Arts Magnet School, boasts an impressive Performing Arts Center, as well as a large Gymnasium. The school was designed by WLC Architects.
Mascot and school colors
The school's mascot is King Triton, and the school colors are black, green and white.
Alma mater
- Forever our legacy endures
- With honor, strength, and pride.
- All hail the glorious victories
- Of the Masters of the Tides.
- In battle, Tritons never fail,
- For there's nothing that we lack.
- And all the powerful, strong, and true,
- Hail PACIFICA Green and Black!
- written and composed by Stephen Gamboa, alumnus: Class of 2004
Mission Statement
To ensure every person the opportunity to develop intellectually, morally, and physically in a structured and creative environment by fostering success in academics, arts and athletics.
Organizations
Pacifica High School has many student organizations including Spanish Club, French Club, Art Club, Black Student Union, Key Club, Asian American Club, Polynesian Club, Mecha, Ping Pong Club, Science Club, Marine Biology Club, CSF, Choir Club, King Triton Blues Band among multiple others. Pacifica currently has two academies. The Health Science Academy and the Teaching & Educational Careers Academy (TECA). This is the second year for the Health Science Academy and TECA's first.
Publications
The school's newspaper, established in 2005-2006, is entitled "Currents;" and a semi-annual newsletter is entitled "The Wave." The school's yearbook is called the Odyssey; its current yearbook theme is "A Splash of Color." Pacifica also produces a daily televised bulletin entitled "Triton Talk" each morning, which provides the students with information, school news, and reports on various extracurricular activities and sports. Another publication for which Pacifica High School is known for is "The Siren," its very own literary magazine in which Pacifica High School students are able to publish their poetry, short stories, and art.
School trivia
- The school sits on a 53.5 acre lot, larger than the Disneyland park.
- The school's total "price tag" was close to $42,000,000 ($42 million).
- The First Day of School was August 28, 2001.
- Pacifica High School is the largest school in Ventura County.
- Rapper Soulja Boy performed at the school during lunch on October 31, 2007.
- Pacifica girls soccer has recorded 6 shutouts in its first 11 games of the 2007 season.
- Pacifica High School track and field continues to grow and establish itself as a force in the Pacific View League and Southern California.
Gallery
 Newly redesigned quad. |
 Pacifica's Steve W. Stocks Gymnasium. |
 The school's dimly lit hallways. |
