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Arcata High

Arcata, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
1720 M St., Arcata, CA 95521(707) 825-2400
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

242 students tested

65.7% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 60.9% did.

  • Exceeded28.9%
  • Met36.8%
  • Nearly met18.2%
  • Not met16.1%

Math

242 students tested

36.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 36.8% did.

  • Exceeded17.8%
  • Met19.0%
  • Nearly met21.5%
  • Not met41.7%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

4.2% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year1,0641,062
Suspended in or out of school5.9% · 634.2% · 45
Suspensions10366
Violence with injury159
Violence without injury4323
Weapons21
Drugs3330
Defiance only81
Other22

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,002999
Suspended out of school2.5% · 255.0% · 50
Suspended in school1.6% · 160.8% · 8
Expelled0.0% · 00.1% · 1
Attendance
California Department of Education

30.8% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted1,0391,026
Chronically absent32.8% · 34130.8% · 316

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Town, Remote

Enrollment

1,011 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino16.6%
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White65.0%
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Black or African American1.6%
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Asian3.0%
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Two or More Races9.5%
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American Indian or Alaska Native3.4%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 060303000238

District
Northern Humboldt Union High
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,011 students
Teachers (FTE)
52.6

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