Arcata High
Arcata, CA · Northern Humboldt Union High
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Town, remote
395th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 74%▼ Declining
1720 M St., Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2400NCES ID 060303000238Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Arcata High 395th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 74% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 87th in 2015 to 74th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 242 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,011 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.8% | 65.0% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.8% | 16.6% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 22.0% | 9.5% | ▼ 12.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 4.4% | 3.4% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 3.2% | 3.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $488K in zip 95521 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Arcata High
- –Six Rivers Charter HighNorthern Humboldt Union High · 0 mi away · charterCompare
- –Pacific Coast High (Continuation)Northern Humboldt Union High · 0 mi awayCompare
- –Arcata Educational Resource CenterHumboldt County Office of Education · 1.8 mi awayCompare
- –Mad River High (Continuation)Northern Humboldt Union High · 5.6 mi awayCompare
- #831McKinleyville HighNorthern Humboldt Union High · 5.7 mi away831st of 1,528
ELA 46% ▼20 · Math 23% ▼14Compare - –Eureka CommunityHumboldt County Office of Education · 6 mi awayCompare
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What school district is Arcata High in?
Arcata High is part of the Northern Humboldt Union High district in Arcata, California.
Is Arcata High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Arcata High 395th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 74% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Arcata High?
White 65%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 10%, American Indian 3% (1,011 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Arcata High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95521 is $488K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.