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#2858 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 30% in state

Northern United - Siskiyou Charter

School · Northern United - Siskiyou Charter District · Eureka, CA

A charter school in Eureka, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Charter

2120 Campton Rd. Ste. I, Eureka, CA 95503

  • Math 21% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs CA 50% (2024)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+0.31 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendStable
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-15.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.2 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation0.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$18,008
Chronic Absenteeism24.2%

Students at Northern United - Siskiyou Charter score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
50%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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 17 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Northern United - Siskiyou 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 75Very Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
0.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Siskiyou County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified4.2K–120.3 mi69Compare →
Covenant Chapel Bible AcademyPrivate · tuition5.0private2–121.2 mi30Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Northern United - Siskiyou Charter District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$18,008NCES 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 - Siskiyou Charter is listed in Northern United - Siskiyou Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northern United - Siskiyou Charter

Northern United - Siskiyou Charter is a public school in Eureka, CA, part of Northern United - Siskiyou Charter District, serving approximately 124 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,858 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northern United - Siskiyou Charter

What grades does Northern United - Siskiyou Charter serve?

Northern United - Siskiyou Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Northern United - Siskiyou Charter?

Northern United - Siskiyou Charter has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern United - Siskiyou Charter?

The student-teacher ratio at Northern United - Siskiyou Charter is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northern United - Siskiyou Charter rank in CA?

Northern United - Siskiyou Charter ranks #2,858 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Northern United - Siskiyou Charter's MySchoolScout rating?

Northern United - Siskiyou Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 - Siskiyou Charter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern United - Siskiyou Charter has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Northern United - Siskiyou Charter a charter school?

Yes, Northern United - Siskiyou 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 - Siskiyou Charter a Title I school?

No, Northern United - Siskiyou Charter is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern United - Siskiyou Charter?

81.5% of students at Northern United - Siskiyou 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
124
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Siskiyou County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.2%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 95503)
24,442
Area average commute
16.8 min
Area median age
44.1
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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