Very Good
#2663 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 28% in state
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
High School · Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy District · Arcata, CA
A charter high school in Arcata, CA serving grades 6th – 12th.
PO Box 276, Arcata, CA 95518
- Math 52% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 64% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy 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 74Very Walkable
- Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,282/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcata HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,011 | Compare → |
| Pacific Coast High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Six Rivers Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 106 | 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.
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,513NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy is listed in Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy is a public high school in Arcata, CA, part of Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy District, serving approximately 130 students in grades 6th-12th with a 43.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,663 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
What grades does Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy serve?
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy?
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy is 43.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy rank in CA?
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy ranks #2,663 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy a charter school?
Yes, Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy?
22.3% of students at Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 43.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Humboldt County
- Phone
- (707) 822-0861
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
Official sources & links
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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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