Pacifica Christian High School 
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Summary
At Pacifica, you'll experience a challenging academic program and a culture that fosters character, truth, and goodness.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Pacifica Christian High School
1730 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Website: www.pacificachristian.org
Phone: (310) 828-7015
Organization details
EIN: 542135360
CEO/President: James M. Knight
Chairman: Craig Johnson
Board size: 11
Founder:
Ruling year: 2004
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Pacifica endeavors to be a liberal arts high school that teaches students to think and live well by integrating faith, virtue, and learning.
Mission statement
Pacifica Christian High School is a liberal arts high school devoted to teaching young men and women from all neighborhoods 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.
Statement of faith
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: K-12 Schools/Academies
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 820 of 1420 | 117 of 183 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1167 of 1420 | 158 of 183 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 896 of 1420 | 128 of 183 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 281 of 1421 | 24 of 183 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 30% | 38% | 36% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 4% | 5% | 5% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 13% | 12% | 13% | 12% | 8% | 0% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 87% | 88% | 87% | 88% | 92% | 100% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 79% | 77% | 69% | 100% | 100% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 95% | 108% | 104% | 89% | 93% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 75% | 75% | 83% | 72% | 89% | 93% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 5% | -8% | -4% | 11% | 7% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 7% | 22% | -35% | -13% | 24% | 15% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 17% | 19% | 27% | 0% | 0% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.53 | 1.58 | 1.83 | 1.63 | 0.96 | 0.87 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.06 | 1.26 | 1.32 | 1.35 | 2.09 | 2.47 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.80 | 1.99 | 2.42 | 2.21 | 2.01 | 2.15 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 2.80 | 1.34 | 1.27 | 1.52 | 1.01 | 0.91 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.35 | 0.75 | 0.79 | 0.66 | 0.99 | 1.10 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 3.98 | 1.53 | 1.06 | 1.86 | 0.09 | -0.58 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 29% | 62% | 61% | 49% | 48% | 54% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 118% | 24% | 22% | 31% | 54% | 53% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $3,072,713 | $1,785,198 | $2,095,478 | $2,557,357 | $2,227,786 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $489,136 | $411,000 | $393,997 | $375,110 | $3,764 |
| Short-term investments | $2,088,125 | $1,870,912 | $1,678,236 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $5,649,974 | $4,067,110 | $4,167,711 | $2,932,467 | $2,231,550 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $1,243,337 | $1,113,079 | $1,259,916 | $1,897,471 | $1,821,629 |
| Other long-term assets | $207,619 | $207,619 | $207,625 | $1,313,283 | $1,468,697 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,450,956 | $1,320,698 | $1,467,541 | $3,210,754 | $3,290,326 |
| Total assets | $7,100,930 | $5,387,808 | $5,635,252 | $6,143,221 | $5,521,876 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $199,034 | $88,884 | $97,900 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current liabilities | $4,023,737 | $3,107,519 | $2,641,662 | $2,890,720 | $2,463,484 |
| Total current liabilities | $4,222,771 | $3,196,403 | $2,739,562 | $2,890,720 | $2,463,484 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $157,606 | $72,376 | $25,933 | $45,265 | $521,984 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $157,606 | $72,376 | $25,933 | $45,265 | $521,984 |
| Total liabilities | $4,380,377 | $3,268,779 | $2,765,495 | $2,935,985 | $2,985,468 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $2,720,553 | $2,119,029 | $2,869,757 | $3,207,236 | $2,536,408 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $1,430,517 | $1,155,999 | $1,096,922 | $507,592 | $0 |
| Program service revenue | $9,507,912 | $7,630,063 | $7,531,897 | $5,458,070 | $3,978,121 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $217,109 | $192,675 | $155,144 | $13 | $10 |
| Other revenue | $674,065 | $120,928 | $50,708 | $681,674 | $1,204,358 |
| Total other revenue | $10,399,086 | $7,943,666 | $7,737,749 | $6,139,757 | $5,182,489 |
| Total revenue | $11,829,603 | $9,099,665 | $8,834,671 | $6,647,349 | $5,182,489 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $8,907,421 | $7,560,714 | $6,356,869 | $5,888,761 | $4,798,646 |
| Management and general | $1,891,053 | $1,854,020 | $2,452,588 | $0 | $0 |
| Fundraising | $429,469 | $435,659 | $398,313 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $11,227,943 | $9,850,393 | $9,207,770 | $5,888,761 | $4,798,646 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $601,660 | ($750,728) | ($373,099) | $758,588 | $383,843 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $601,660 | ($750,728) | ($373,099) | $758,588 | $383,843 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| James Knight | Head of School | $235,657 |
| Erick Streelman | Principal | $177,563 |
| Walter Hirsch | Associate Head | $142,756 |
| Rachael Nyabadza | Associate Head | $11,292 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
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