Arcata High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Arcata, California 95521 · Northern Humboldt Union High
#261 of 1,343 high schools in California
#6226 of 16,910 nationally
About Arcata High
Arcata High is a public high located in Arcata, in the Northern Humboldt Union High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,007 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 261st of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,007.
There are 11 schools in Arcata; Arcata High ranks 5th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)40.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Arcata High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Arcata High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Six Rivers Charter High
Arcata · Charter high · Grades 9–12
113 students · 117 m away
Arcata Elementary
Arcata · Public elementary · Grades K–5
240 students · 727 m away
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
Arcata · Charter high · Grades 6–12
118 students · 771 m away
Coastal Grove Charter
Arcata · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
235 students · 864 m away
Fuente Nueva Charter
Arcata · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
150 students · 1.0 km away
Trillium Charter
Arcata · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
40 students · 1.5 km away
Union Street Charter
Arcata · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
99 students · 1.8 km away
Pacific Union Elementary
Arcata · Public elementary · Grades K–8
534 students · 2.1 km away
Laurel Tree Charter
Arcata · Charter other · Grades K–12
197 students · 2.6 km away
Sunny Brae Middle
Arcata · Public middle · Grades 6–8
232 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Fillmore Senior High
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1,007 students
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1,012 students
Manual Arts Senior High
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1,001 students
Harbor High
Santa Cruz · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,013 students
Pioneer High
Whittier · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,000 students
Coronado High
Coronado · Public high · Grades 9–12
999 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Arcata High a good school?
Arcata High has a Success Index (US) of 58.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #261 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Arcata High rank in California?
Arcata High ranks #261 of 1,343 high schools in California and #6226 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Arcata High?
Arcata High had 1,007 students in 2025.
Is Arcata High a elementary school or a high school?
Arcata High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Arcata High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Arcata High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.