- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060303007262
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Mad River High (Continuation) grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 48 in 2023-24 (+65.5%).
Teacher FTE held 2.2 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 060303007262 · Mckinleyville, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
28 enr · 14:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcata High (1,007 students)
Mad River High (Continuation) grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 48 in 2023-24 (+65.5%). Teacher FTE held 2.2 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mad River High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcata High
Arcata High
1,007 students
- Mckinleyville
Mckinleyville High
566 students
- Six Rivers Cha 109
Six Rivers Charter High
109 students
- This school 28
Mad River High (Continuation)
28 students
- Pacific Coast 24
Pacific Coast High (Continuation)
24 students
What this shows Mad River High (Continuation) reports 28 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mad River High (Continuation) compares
Mad River High (Continuation) is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Northern Humboldt Union High reports $17,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~28 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 48 (2023-24), up 19.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.