Arcata High School

1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521

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Top 20%

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Arcata High School serves 942 students in grades 9-12.

Arcata High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 942 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arcata High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Arcata High School's student population of 942 students has grown by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

942 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Arcata High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Arcata High School is 0.49, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#586 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arcata High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arcata High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Arcata High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

14%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Arcata High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

70%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Arcata High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.49

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Arcata High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥90%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Arcata High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

35%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arcata High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Northern Humboldt Union High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arcata High School's ranking?

Arcata High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Arcata High School often compared to?

Arcata High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eureka Senior High School 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 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Arcata High School?

The graduation rate of Arcata High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Arcata High School?

942 students attend Arcata High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

70% of Arcata High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Arcata High School?

Arcata High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Arcata High School offer ?

Arcata High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Arcata High School part of?

Arcata High School is part of Northern Humboldt Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 942 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education