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#4647 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
Mad River High (continuation)
High School · Northern Humboldt Union High · Mckinleyville, CA
A Northern Humboldt Union High high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1300 Murray Rd., Mckinleyville, CA 95521
- Math 7% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mad River High (continuation) score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 9% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mad River High (continuation) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Average580/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,324
Median home value
$478,600
Median rent
$1,300/mo
College educated
45%
Homeownership
36.7%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinleyville HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| Laurel Tree CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Arcata HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,011 | Compare → |
| Pacific Coast High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Northern Humboldt Union High
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,026NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mad River High (continuation) is listed in Northern Humboldt Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mad River High (continuation)
Mad River High (continuation) is a public high school in Mckinleyville, CA, part of Northern Humboldt Union High, serving approximately 48 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,647 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mad River High (continuation)
What grades does Mad River High (continuation) serve?
Mad River High (continuation) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mad River High (continuation)?
Mad River High (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mad River High (continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Mad River High (continuation) is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mad River High (continuation) rank in CA?
Mad River High (continuation) ranks #4,647 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mad River High (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Mad River High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mad River High (continuation)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mad River High (continuation) has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mad River High (continuation) a charter school?
No, Mad River High (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mad River High (continuation) a Title I school?
No, Mad River High (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mad River High (continuation)?
83.3% of students at Mad River High (continuation) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (707) 839-6480
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 95521)
- 21,684
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 29.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95521; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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