Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy vs Union Street Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
Arcata · Charter high · Grades 6–12
118 students
Union Street Charter
Arcata · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
99 students
| Measure | Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy Arcata, California | Union Street Charter Arcata, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #140 of 1,343 | #211 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3853 of 16,910 | #4283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 118 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 118 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 84.5% |
| city | Arcata | Arcata |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Street Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 67.9).
- •Union Street Charter does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 47%).
- •Union Street Charter does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 77%).
- •Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 44.4%).
- •Union Street Charter does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.7).
- •Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy is the larger school with 118 students compared with 99.
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 Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy better than Union Street Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Union Street Charter ranks higher (81.3 vs 67.9 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 Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy and Union Street Charter?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Arcata and Arcata in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy: 118. Union Street Charter: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy and Union Street Charter rank in California?
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy is 140th of 1,343 and Union Street Charter is 211th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).