- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Arcata, CA
Pacific Coast High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Pacific Coast High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060303007261
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pacific Coast High (Continuation) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Arcata · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- small classes for California
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pacific Coast High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Coast High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Arcata, CA.
School address
District: Northern Humboldt Union High · California
NCES ID 060303007261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Pacific Coast High (Continuation) held near 40 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 2.2 → 2.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 060303007261 · Arcata, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 12:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcata High (1,007 students)
Pacific Coast High (Continuation) held near 40 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 2.2 → 2.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pacific Coast 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
- Mad River High 28
Mad River High (Continuation)
28 students
- This school 24
Pacific Coast High (Continuation)
24 students
What this shows Pacific Coast High (Continuation) reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pacific Coast High (Continuation) compares
Pacific Coast High (Continuation) 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 44% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.3%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Pacific Coast 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 Pacific Coast 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 |
| Mad River High (Continuation) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pacific Coast 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
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Arcata
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~24 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Coast High (Continuation)
How many students attend Pacific Coast High (Continuation)?
Pacific Coast High (Continuation) has 24 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arcata, CA. CCD year-over-year: 39 (2022-23) → 40 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Coast High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Coast High (Continuation) is 12:1, which is 44% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Pacific Coast High (Continuation)?
76.9% of students at Pacific Coast High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pacific Coast High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Pacific Coast High (Continuation) is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Arcata, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pacific Coast High (Continuation)?
Pacific Coast High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pacific Coast High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Arcata?
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Coast High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Arcata, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Arcata on the city page.
What other schools are in Northern Humboldt Union High?
Besides Pacific Coast 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.