Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy

1761 11th St.
Arcata, CA 95518
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Top 20%
Serving 163 students in grades 6-12, Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy's student population of 163 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
163 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#506 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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45-49%
34%
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85-89%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
7%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
73%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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≥90%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
51%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy's ranking?
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy is ranked #506 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy often compared to?
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Tree Charter, Pacific View Charter 2.0 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy?
163 students attend Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy?
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy offer ?
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy part of?
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy is part of Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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