Pacific Technology School program aims to improve students’ performance in reading and math, reduce dropout rates, achieve high student attendance rates, and increase the number of students who pursue careers in math, science, and technology. Historically, the number of Latino and African American students pursuing careers in science, math, and technology has been very low. Recent research suggests that a significant cause is that the students from these ethnic backgrounds have inadequate exposure to intensive science and math curricula.

Pacific Technology School primary goals:

• Increase students’ interest in science, mathematics and reading by innovative, engaging standards-based curriculum.
• Provide a challenging curriculum designed to increase students pursuing careers in science, mathematics, and technology.
• Provide a quality core curriculum, including humanities.
• Sharpen students’ thinking skills by providing hands-on inquiry activities.
• Reduce dropout rates by providing academically and socially supported school environment.
• Improve students’ organizational and study skills by offering a life-skills course.
• Improve students’ academic skills, especially those who are performing below grade level, by providing a comprehensive free tutoring program.