Arcata High School vs. Eureka Senior High School
Should I attend Arcata High School or Eureka Senior 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
Arcata High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Eureka Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 1,281 students in grades 9-12, Eureka Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,006 students
1,281 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#586 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#2028 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
278
360
Grade 10 Students
255
353
Grade 11 Students
243
320
Grade 12 Students
230
248
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
5%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
15%
23%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
69%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
