Arcata High
Arcata, CA · Northern Humboldt Union High · Grades 9-12
395th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 74%▼ Declining
Arcata High ranking
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.
Arcata High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 242 students tested
Arcata High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,011 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.2% | 65.0% | ▲ 18.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.2% | 16.6% | ▲ 8.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 40.1% | 9.5% | ▼ 30.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.4% | 3.4% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Arcata High
Typical home value $488K in zip 95521 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Arcata High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Six Rivers Charter HighNorthern Humboldt Union High · 0 mi away · charter
- –Pacific Coast High (Continuation)Northern Humboldt Union High · 0 mi away
- –Arcata Educational Resource CenterHumboldt County Office of Education · 1.8 mi away
- –Mad River High (Continuation)Northern Humboldt Union High · 5.6 mi away
- 5McKinleyville HighNorthern Humboldt Union High · 5.7 mi away831st of 1,528
ELA 46% · Math 23% - –Eureka CommunityHumboldt County Office of Education · 6 mi away
- –Humboldt County ROPHumboldt County ROP · 6.1 mi away
- –Humboldt County Office of Education Juvenile Hall CourtHumboldt County Office of Education · 6.6 mi away
Frequently asked questions
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.