Academy Of The Redwoods vs. Arcata High School
Should I attend Academy Of The Redwoods or Arcata High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Academy Of The Redwoods ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Arcata High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 173 students in grades 9-12, Academy Of The Redwoods ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,006 students in grades 9-12, Arcata High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
173 students
1,006 students
% Male | % Female
40% | 60%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#586 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
70-74%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
60
278
Grade 10 Students
44
255
Grade 11 Students
37
243
Grade 12 Students
32
230
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
3%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
19%
15%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
64%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
8%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%