Enrollment
24
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060303007261
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 23/100 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
- 23
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pacific Coast High (Continuation) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pacific Coast High (Continuation)
Pacific Coast High (Continuation) is a high-poverty, small high school in Arcata, California, enrolling 24 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12:1, Pacific Coast High (Continuation) is leaner than roughly 94% of California schools and 44% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of California schools, with 24 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #104, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 63/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 75.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Arcata's high schools, it stands alongside Arcata High (1,007 students): Pacific Coast High (Continuation) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 19.7:1).
Northern Humboldt Union High also operates Arcata High (1,007 students) and Mckinleyville High (566 students) alongside Pacific Coast 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 Pacific Coast High (Continuation) compares
Pacific Coast 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northern Humboldt Union High, which includes Pacific Coast 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 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
- 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
- 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.
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 (~24 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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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.
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 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pacific Coast High (Continuation) a good school?
Pacific Coast High (Continuation) earns 23/100 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. 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 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.
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