Best Schools in Arcata, CA
Arcata, CA has a total of 28 schools including 6 high schools, 10 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 6,236 students attend Arcata, CA schools. On average, schools in Arcata score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Arcata greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Arcata, CA
Arcata, CA has 6 high schools with 1,934 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Arcata score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Arcata greatly exceed expectations.
1. Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy
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Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 154 Students
2. Arcata High
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Northern Humboldt Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1052 Students
3. Six Rivers Charter High
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Northern Humboldt Union High • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 109 Students
4. Mckinleyville High
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Northern Humboldt Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 556 Students
5. Pacific Coast High (continuation)
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Northern Humboldt Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 39 Students
6. Southern Trinity High
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Southern Trinity Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 24 Students
Best Middle Schools in Arcata, CA
Arcata, CA has 10 middle schools with 2,466 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Arcata score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Arcata greatly exceed expectations.
1. Sunny Brae Middle
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Arcata Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 220 Students
2. Catherine L. Zane Middle
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Eureka City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students
3. Mckinleyville Middle
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Mckinleyville Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Arcata, CA
Arcata, CA has 10 elementary schools with 1,478 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Arcata score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Arcata greatly exceed expectations.
1. Union Street Charter
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Union Street Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 97 Students
2. Trillium Charter
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Pacific Union Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 34 Students
3. Jacoby Creek
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Jacoby Creek Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 459 Students
4. Trinidad Union
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Trinidad Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 169 Students
5. Pacific Union Elementary
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Pacific Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 537 Students
6. Freshwater Elementary
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Freshwater Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 264 Students
7. Coastal Grove Charter
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Coastal Grove Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 227 Students
8. Arcata Elementary
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Arcata Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 262 Students
9. Blue Lake Union Elementary
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Blue Lake Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 172 Students
10. Maple Creek Elementary
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Maple Creek Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 6 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Arcata, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Arcata, CA has a total population of 21,121 with 39% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Arcata, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Arcata, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
53.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Arcata, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Arcata, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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