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Arcata High

Northern Humboldt Union High · Humboldt County · 1720 M Street, Arcata, CA 95521-5741

(707) 825-2400

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8/10
#317
Rank 317 out of 1,227
Top 26%
English Language Arts7/10 · #376 · 69th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #355 · 71st percentile
Science9/10 · #194 · 85th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Arcata High sits in one of California's most distinctive college towns, where the redwoods meet the Pacific and a strong sense of environmental and community identity runs through just about everything — including the school. It draws families who value that blend of academic rigor and real-world perspective, and its science scores in particular stand out, which makes sense given the proximity to Cal Poly Humboldt and the region's deep roots in environmental science and ecology. If you're raising kids in Arcata's quirky, tight-knit community and want a public high school that reflects the town's thoughtful, engaged character, this one tends to deliver.

Student Demographics

240 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
148 (62%)
Hispanic
41 (17%)
Multiple Races
23 (10%)
American Indian
9 (4%)
Asian
8 (3%)
African American
5 (2%)
Filipino
4 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners18 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged120 (50%)
Students with Disabilities20 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,007
Enrollment
53.4
Teachers (FTE)
18.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
9.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

12
AP Courses
offered
16%
AP Participation
of students
168
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Tigers · CIF North Coast Section

21
varsity sports
8 boys
9 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Golf (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #1022 · 54th percentile

56 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found