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#5030 of 9,539 schools in CA
Pacific Coast High (continuation)
High School · Northern Humboldt Union High · Arcata, CA
A Northern Humboldt Union High high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1720 M St., Arcata, CA 95521
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pacific Coast High (continuation) score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pacific Coast 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 97Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,282/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arcata), 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcata HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,011 | Compare → |
| Six Rivers Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Mad River High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 48 | 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
- #3 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
Pacific Coast High (continuation) is listed in Northern Humboldt Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pacific Coast High (continuation)
Pacific Coast High (continuation) is a public high school in Arcata, CA, part of Northern Humboldt Union High, serving approximately 40 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,030 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacific Coast High (continuation)
What grades does Pacific Coast High (continuation) serve?
Pacific Coast High (continuation) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pacific Coast High (continuation)?
Pacific Coast High (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Coast High (continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Coast High (continuation) is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pacific Coast High (continuation) rank in CA?
Pacific Coast High (continuation) ranks #5,030 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pacific Coast High (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Pacific Coast High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Pacific Coast High (continuation)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacific Coast High (continuation) has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Pacific Coast High (continuation) a charter school?
No, Pacific Coast High (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pacific Coast High (continuation) a Title I school?
No, Pacific Coast High (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacific Coast High (continuation)?
70.0% of students at Pacific Coast 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
- 40
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.0%
- Phone
- (707) 822-2443
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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