Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy

1761 11th St.
Arcata, CA 95518

Rating

Top 20%

Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy serves 178 students in grades 6-12.

Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 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 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

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

Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 178 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy's student population of 178 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Total Students

178 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy is ranked within the top 20% 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 Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy is 0.41, 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

#1864 out of 9659 schools
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

45-49%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

85-89%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

56%

Black

White

76%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.41

0.63

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Graduation Rate

(19-20)

≥80%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

24%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy 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.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy's ranking?

Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

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 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy?

The graduation rate of Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy?

178 students attend Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy?

Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy offer ?

Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12

What school district is Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy part of?

Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy is part of Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 178 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education