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Northern Humboldt Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,754 students in Northern Humboldt Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Northern Humboldt Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
1,754 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Northern Humboldt Union High School District, which is ranked #649 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#736 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
# American Indian Students
109 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
1%
# Asian Students
40 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
272 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
56%
# Black Students
20 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,047 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
60%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
245 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
430
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
450
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
447
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
427
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,823 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,025 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,823
$19,942
Spending / Student
$17,025
$18,366
Best Northern Humboldt Union High School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mad River High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Murray Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 839-6480
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 839-6480
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Arcata High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2400
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,011 students
Rank: #33.
Mckinleyville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Murray Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-6400
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #44.
Six Rivers Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2428
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2428
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #55.
Pacific Coast High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-2443
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-2443
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northern Humboldt Union High School District?
Northern Humboldt Union High School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,754 students.
What is the rank of Northern Humboldt Union High School District?
Northern Humboldt Union High School District is ranked #649 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northern Humboldt Union High School District?
60% of Northern Humboldt Union High School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northern Humboldt Union High School District?
Northern Humboldt Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Northern Humboldt Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,025 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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