McKinleyville High vs Six Rivers Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinleyville High
McKinleyville · Public high · Grades 9–12
566 students
Six Rivers Charter High
Arcata · Charter high · Grades 9–12
113 students
| Measure | McKinleyville High McKinleyville, California | Six Rivers Charter High Arcata, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 1,343 | #207 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8512 of 16,910 | #5145 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 566 | 113 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 113 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | McKinleyville | Arcata |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Six Rivers Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 49.5).
- •Six Rivers Charter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 45.6%).
- •McKinleyville High does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 22.6).
- •McKinleyville High is the larger school with 566 students compared with 113.
- •McKinleyville High is a public school while Six Rivers Charter High 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 McKinleyville High better than Six Rivers Charter High?
On the Success Index (US), Six Rivers Charter High ranks higher (62.6 vs 49.5 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 McKinleyville High and Six Rivers Charter High?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between McKinleyville and Arcata in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinleyville High: 566. Six Rivers Charter High: 113. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinleyville High and Six Rivers Charter High rank in California?
McKinleyville High is 407th of 1,343 and Six Rivers Charter High is 207th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).