- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mckinleyville, CA
Mckinleyville High
Federal NCES profile for Mckinleyville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060303000239
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinleyville High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Mckinleyville · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinleyville High has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinleyville High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Mckinleyville, CA.
School address
District: Northern Humboldt Union High · California
NCES ID 060303000239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Mckinleyville High held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 060303000239 · Mckinleyville, CA High · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 18.3:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcata High (1,007 students)
Mckinleyville High held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mckinleyville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcata High
Arcata High
1,007 students
- This school
Mckinleyville High
566 students
- Six Rivers Cha 109
Six Rivers Charter High
109 students
- Mad River High 28
Mad River High (Continuation)
28 students
- Pacific Coast 24
Pacific Coast High (Continuation)
24 students
What this shows Mckinleyville High reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinleyville High compares
Mckinleyville High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Two or More 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.9%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Mckinleyville High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Mckinleyville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcata High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Six Rivers Charter High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mad River High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacific Coast High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinleyville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinleyville High
How many students attend Mckinleyville High?
Mckinleyville High has 566 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mckinleyville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinleyville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinleyville High is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% higher 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 Mckinleyville High?
48.7% of students at Mckinleyville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinleyville High?
The largest demographic group at Mckinleyville High is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Mckinleyville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinleyville High?
Mckinleyville High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mckinleyville High rank among public schools in Mckinleyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinleyville High ranks #6 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 Mckinleyville High, Northern Humboldt Union High also operates Arcata High (1,007 students), Six Rivers Charter High (109 students), and Mad River High (Continuation) (28 students). See the Northern Humboldt Union High district page for the complete list.