STEM Scholars

The Pacifica STEM Scholar program offers students interested in these subjects and in pursuing STEM careers the opportunity to focus their studies and prioritize these courses. Students that successfully complete the program will graduate with STEM honors and receive a STEM endorsement on their official transcript. Scholars are required to take at least nine STEM courses and will also complete an internship at a university, business, or nonprofit. Finally, the students must successfully complete a final senior project, focusing their efforts on STEM issues. 

Pacifica students can apply and be accepted into the STEM Scholar program at the end of the first semester of their sophomore year following the completion of biology and one semester of honors chemistry, enrollment in geometry, and at least a 3.6 GPA in science and math at the time of application.

Stem Clubs & Competitions

Renewable Energy Club

The Renewable Energy Club is dedicated to training students in the operation and maintenance of remote-controlled hydrogen race cars, tailored for endurance racing scenarios. Each spring, club members participate in regional competitions across Southern California, striving to secure honors at the state level and ultimately a coveted position at the Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP), the prestigious international finale.

Drone Club
The Drone Club equips students with the skills to pilot and maintain remote-controlled drones for participation in the Aerial Drone Competition (ADC), hosted by the REC Foundation—a leader in STEM-related drone and robotics competitions nationwide. Competing against other high schools, our team aims to excel in regional qualifiers and progress to national events. In the fall of 2023, Pacifica had the honor of hosting the inaugural West Los Angeles ADC event.

Science Olympiad Team
The Science Olympiad team immerses students in a wide array of STEM fields through interactive, competitive challenges. Over the academic year, participants engage in diverse events that test their knowledge and skills in engineering, biology, chemistry, and physics. They compete with other high schools in regional tournaments, aiming to advance through state and ultimately to national levels, enhancing both their scientific acumen and collaborative capabilities.