Enrollment
28
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mckinleyville, CA
Mad River High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Mad River High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060303007262
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mad River High (Continuation) earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Mckinleyville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for California
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mad River High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mad River High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Mckinleyville, CA.
School address
District: Northern Humboldt Union High · California
NCES ID 060303007262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mad River High (Continuation) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mad River High (Continuation)
Mad River High (Continuation) is a high-poverty, small high school in Mckinleyville, California, enrolling 28 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14:1, Mad River High (Continuation) is leaner than roughly 91% of California schools and 35% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 82.8% of students qualify for free meals, 49% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of California schools, with 28 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 120 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Discipline events run high: 9 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 28 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Northern Humboldt Union High also operates Arcata High (1,007 students) and Mckinleyville High (566 students) alongside Mad River High (Continuation).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mad River High (Continuation) compares
Mad River High (Continuation) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 35% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,321
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 17.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.7%
African American 3.6%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Mad River High (Continuation) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northern Humboldt Union High, which includes Mad River High (Continuation).
$15,321
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 45.8%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mad River High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcata High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinleyville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Six Rivers Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pacific Coast High (Continuation) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mad River High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~28 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mad River High (Continuation)
How many students attend Mad River High (Continuation)?
Mad River High (Continuation) has 28 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mckinleyville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mad River High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Mad River High (Continuation) is 14:1, which is 35% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mad River High (Continuation)?
82.8% of students at Mad River High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mad River High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Mad River High (Continuation) is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Mckinleyville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mad River High (Continuation)?
Mad River High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mad River High (Continuation) rank among public schools in Mckinleyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mad River High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Mckinleyville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mckinleyville on the city page.
Is Mad River High (Continuation) a good school?
Mad River High (Continuation) earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Northern Humboldt Union High?
Besides Mad River High (Continuation), Northern Humboldt Union High also operates Arcata High (1,007 students), Mckinleyville High (566 students), and Six Rivers Charter High (109 students). See the Northern Humboldt Union High district page for the complete list.
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