Best High Schools in Humboldt County, CA

Humboldt County, CA has 30 high schools with 5,786 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 Humboldt County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Humboldt County meet expectations.

1. Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 154 Students

2. Arcata High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northern Humboldt Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1052 Students

3. Academy Of The Redwoods

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fortuna Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 172 Students

4. Six Rivers Charter High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northern Humboldt Union High • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 109 Students

5. Etna Union High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scott Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 180 Students

6. Eureka Senior High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Eureka City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1295 Students

7. Mckinleyville High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Northern Humboldt Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 556 Students

8. East High (continuation)

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fortuna Union High • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 64 Students

9. Eel River Community

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Humboldt County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 55 Students

10. Pacific Coast High (continuation)

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Northern Humboldt Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 39 Students

Best Middle Schools in Humboldt County, CA

Humboldt County, CA has 40 middle schools with 5,840 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 Humboldt County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Humboldt County exceed expectations.

1. Sunny Brae Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arcata Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 220 Students

2. Freshwater Charter Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Freshwater Elementary • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 43 Students

3. Catherine L. Zane Middle

D

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Eureka City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students

4. Winship Middle

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Eureka City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students

5. Toddy Thomas Middle

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fortuna Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 250 Students

6. South Bay Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

South Bay Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 127 Students

7. Monument Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rio Dell Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 98 Students

8. Fortuna Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fortuna Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 237 Students

9. Mckinleyville Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mckinleyville Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students

10. Miranda Junior High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Southern Humboldt Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 106 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Humboldt County, CA

Humboldt County, CA has 31 elementary schools with 5,715 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 Humboldt County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Humboldt County exceed expectations.

1. Union Street Charter

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union Street Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 97 Students

2. Green Point Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Green Point Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 14 Students

3. Trillium Charter

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pacific Union Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 34 Students

4. Jacoby Creek

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jacoby Creek Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 459 Students

5. Garfield Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Garfield Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 69 Students

6. Mattole Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mattole Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 21 Students

7. Fieldbrook Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fieldbrook Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 108 Students

8. Trinidad Union

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Trinidad Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 169 Students

9. Hydesville Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hydesville Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 217 Students

10. Redwood Preparatory Charter

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Redwood Preparatory Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 219 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Humboldt County, CA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Humboldt County, CA has a total population of 136,463 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Humboldt County, CA

18,790

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Humboldt County, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

35.06 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

8.42 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

26.65 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Humboldt County, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Humboldt County, CA.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

921 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

60 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Humboldt County, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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