Arcata High vs Laurel Tree Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcata High
Arcata · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,007 students
Laurel Tree Charter
Arcata · Charter other · Grades K–12
197 students
| Measure | Arcata High Arcata, California | Laurel Tree Charter Arcata, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #261 of 1,343 | – |
| National rank | #6226 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,007 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 28.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| city | Arcata | Arcata |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arcata High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Arcata High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 52%).
- •Arcata High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 54.3%).
- •Arcata High does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 28.1).
- •Arcata High is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 197.
- •Arcata High is a public school while Laurel Tree Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arcata High better than Laurel Tree Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arcata High and Laurel Tree Charter?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Arcata and Arcata in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcata High: 1,007. Laurel Tree Charter: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcata High and Laurel Tree Charter rank in California?
Arcata High is 261st of 1,343 and Laurel Tree Charter is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).