Arcata High School
Tel:
(707) 825-2400
Arcata High School serves 889 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Arcata High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Arcata High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Arcata High School's student population of 889 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 889 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
Arcata High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Arcata High School is 0.48, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2394 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 70% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Northern Humboldt Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 57 students
0.0 miles
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-2443 0.0 9-12 57 - Arcata Six Rivers Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 98 students
0.0 miles
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2428 0.0 9-12 98 - Arcata Arcata Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 297 students
0.5 miles
2400 Baldwin St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4858 0.5 K-5 297 - Arcata Coastal Grove Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 231 students
0.5 miles
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-8804 0.5 K-8 231 - Arcata Fuente Nueva Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 122 students
0.5 miles
1730 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-3348 0.5 K-5 122
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