How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Arcata High | Mad River High (Continuation) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Arcata, CA | McKinleyville, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | 28 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.6:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.0% | 82.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Arcata High | Mad River High (Continuation) |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,092 | $18,092 |
| District | Northern Humboldt Union High | Northern Humboldt Union High |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Arcata High | Mad River High (Continuation) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.7% | 50.0% |
| African American | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% | 17.9% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.4% | 10.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.8% | 17.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Arcata High | Mad River High (Continuation) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 347.2:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.8% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 15 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.