Top Rankings
Northern Humboldt Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,754 students in Northern Humboldt Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Northern Humboldt Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,754 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northern Humboldt Union High School District, which is ranked #578 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#525 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
% American Indian
6%
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
16%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
60%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,823 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,025 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,823
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,025
$18,396
Best Northern Humboldt Union High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arcata High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2400
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,011 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Mckinleyville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Murray Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-6400
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Six Rivers Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2428
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2428
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Mad River High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Murray Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 839-6480
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 839-6480
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Pacific Coast High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-2443
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-2443
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northern Humboldt Union High School District?
Northern Humboldt Union High School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,754 students.
What is the rank of Northern Humboldt Union High School District?
Northern Humboldt Union High School District is ranked #578 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northern Humboldt Union High School District?
60% of Northern Humboldt Union High School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northern Humboldt Union High School District?
Northern Humboldt Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Northern Humboldt Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,025 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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