Enrollment
566
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060303000239
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 28/100 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
- 28
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mckinleyville High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mckinleyville High
Mckinleyville High is a mid-sized high school in Mckinleyville, California, enrolling 566 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 566 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,485 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #863.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Two or More (21%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Northern Humboldt Union High also operates Arcata High (1,007 students) and Six Rivers Charter High (109 students) alongside Mckinleyville High.
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 Mckinleyville High compares
Mckinleyville High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northern Humboldt Union High, which includes Mckinleyville High.
$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 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
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mckinleyville High a good school?
Mckinleyville High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. 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 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.
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