Laurel Tree Charter vs McKinleyville High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Tree Charter
Arcata · Charter other · Grades K–12
197 students
McKinleyville High
McKinleyville · Public high · Grades 9–12
566 students
| Measure | Laurel Tree Charter Arcata, California | McKinleyville High McKinleyville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #407 of 1,343 |
| National rank | – | #8512 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 197 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 197 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 28.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Arcata | McKinleyville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Tree Charter does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •McKinleyville High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •McKinleyville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 54.3%).
- •McKinleyville High does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 28.1).
- •McKinleyville High is the larger school with 566 students compared with 197.
- •Laurel Tree Charter is a charter school while McKinleyville High is a public 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 Laurel Tree Charter better than McKinleyville High?
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 Laurel Tree Charter and McKinleyville High?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Arcata and McKinleyville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Tree Charter: 197. McKinleyville High: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Tree Charter and McKinleyville High rank in California?
Laurel Tree Charter is unranked and McKinleyville High is 407th of 1,343 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).