Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy
- Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy serves 196 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (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 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy's student population of 196 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 196 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. 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 | #905 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 83% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Humboldt County Office of Education School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy is Arcata High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sunny Brae Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Union Street Charter (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Arcata Union Street Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 101 students
0.2 miles
470 Union St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)822-4845 0.2 K-5 101 - Arcata Sunny Brae Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 205 students
0.7 miles
1430 Buttermilk Ln.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)822-5988 0.7 6-8 205 - Arcata Arcata High School Grades: 9-12 | 857 students
1.0 miles
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)825-2400 1.0 9-12 857 - Arcata Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 46 students
1.0 miles
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)822-2443 1.0 9-12 46 - Arcata Six Rivers Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 92 students
1.0 miles
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)825-2428 1.0 9-12 92
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