Arcata High vs Trillium Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Trillium Charter
Arcata · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
40 students
| Measure | Arcata High Arcata, California | Trillium Charter Arcata, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 1,343 | – |
| National rank | #6226 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,007 | 40 |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | 40 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Arcata | Arcata |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arcata High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 32.6).
- •Arcata High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 87.5%).
- •Trillium Charter does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.4).
- •Arcata High is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 40.
- •Arcata High is a public school while Trillium 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 Trillium Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Arcata High ranks higher (58.3 vs 32.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arcata High and Trillium Charter?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Arcata and Arcata in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcata High: 1,007. Trillium Charter: 40. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcata High and Trillium Charter rank in California?
Arcata High is 261st of 1,343 and Trillium Charter is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).