Excellent
#73 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
School · Northern United - Humboldt Charter District · Eureka, CA
A charter school in Eureka, CA where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2120 Campton Rd. Ste. I, Eureka, CA 95503
- Math 41% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northern United - Humboldt Charter score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 44% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northern United - Humboldt Charter 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,301/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eureka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,708
Median home value
$411,500
Median rent
$1,485/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen PaulEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Gospel Outreach SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–11 | 1.8 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Humboldt County Office of Education Juvenile Hall CourtEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Pacific View Charter 2.0Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 148 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Northern United - Humboldt Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,113NCES 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.
Northern United - Humboldt Charter is listed in Northern United - Humboldt Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Northern United - Humboldt Charter is a public school in Eureka, CA, part of Northern United - Humboldt Charter District, serving approximately 315 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #73 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northern United - Humboldt Charter
What grades does Northern United - Humboldt Charter serve?
Northern United - Humboldt Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Northern United - Humboldt Charter?
Northern United - Humboldt Charter has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern United - Humboldt Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern United - Humboldt Charter is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northern United - Humboldt Charter rank in CA?
Northern United - Humboldt Charter ranks #73 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Northern United - Humboldt Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern United - Humboldt Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Northern United - Humboldt Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern United - Humboldt Charter has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Northern United - Humboldt Charter a charter school?
Yes, Northern United - Humboldt Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Northern United - Humboldt Charter a Title I school?
No, Northern United - Humboldt Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern United - Humboldt Charter?
72.7% of students at Northern United - Humboldt Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (707) 445-2660
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 95503)
- 24,442
- Area average commute
- 16.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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.
- 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 95503; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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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