Pacific Coast High (Continuation School)
- Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) serves 46 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Pacific Coast High (Continuation School)'s student population of 46 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 46 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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 | #2742 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 55% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 26% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Northern Humboldt Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) is Arcata High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Coastal Grove Charter (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Arcata Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Arcata Arcata High School Grades: 9-12 | 857 students
0.0 miles
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)825-2400 0.0 9-12 857 - Arcata Six Rivers Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 92 students
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1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)825-2428 0.0 9-12 92 - Arcata Arcata Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 306 students
0.5 miles
2400 Baldwin St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)822-4858 0.5 K-5 306 - Arcata Coastal Grove Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 228 students
0.5 miles
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)825-8804 0.5 K-8 228 - Arcata Fuente Nueva Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 115 students
0.5 miles
1730 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)822-3348 0.5 K-5 115
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