Arcata High School
Tel:
(707)825-2400
- Arcata High School serves 857 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Arcata High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Arcata High School's student population of 857 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 857 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Arcata High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Arcata High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2185 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 72% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Northern Humboldt Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Arcata High School is Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Coastal Grove Charter (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Arcata Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Arcata Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 46 students
0.0 miles
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)822-2443 0.0 9-12 46 - Arcata Six Rivers Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 92 students
0.0 miles
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)825-2428 0.0 9-12 92 - Arcata Arcata Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 306 students
0.5 miles
2400 Baldwin St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)822-4858 0.5 K-5 306 - Arcata Coastal Grove Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 228 students
0.5 miles
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)825-8804 0.5 K-8 228 - Arcata Fuente Nueva Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 115 students
0.5 miles
1730 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)822-3348 0.5 K-5 115
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