Mckinleyville High School

1300 Murray Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519

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Tel: (707) 839-6400

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Mckinleyville High School serves 525 students in grades 9-12.

Mckinleyville High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 525 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mckinleyville High School's student population of 525 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

525 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Mckinleyville High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Mckinleyville High School is 0.57, 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

#3857 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

40%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

12%

56%

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Black

n/a

White

63%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

15%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.57

0.63

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Graduation Rate

90-94%

84%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

44%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mckinleyville 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 schools are Mckinleyville High School often compared to?

Mckinleyville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arcata High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Mckinleyville High School?

The graduation rate of Mckinleyville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.

How many students attend Mckinleyville High School?

525 students attend Mckinleyville High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

63% of Mckinleyville High School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

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

Mckinleyville High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Mckinleyville High School offer ?

Mckinleyville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Mckinleyville High School part of?

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

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 525 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education