Point Arena High School

270 Lake St.
Point Arena, CA 95468
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Point Arena High School serves 135 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (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 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Point Arena High School's student population of 135 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
135 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Point Arena High School is 0.61, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
11-19%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
30-39%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
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American Indian
9%
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
51%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
35%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.61
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Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Point Arena High School?
The graduation rate of Point Arena High School is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Point Arena High School?
135 students attend Point Arena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Point Arena High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Point Arena High School?
Point Arena High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Point Arena High School offer ?
Point Arena High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Point Arena High School part of?
Point Arena High School is part of Point Arena Joint Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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