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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 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,625 students in Northern Humboldt Union High School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in California.
Public High Schools in Northern Humboldt Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Northern Humboldt Union High School District have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arcata High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,801 Schools
# Students
1,625 Students
2,122,788 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
101,054 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northern Humboldt Union High School District, which is ranked #553 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#525 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
% American Indian
6%
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
18%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
58%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,159 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,376 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,159
$20,100
Spending / Student
$18,376
$18,511
Best Northern Humboldt Union High School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arcata High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2400
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Mckinleyville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Murray Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-6400
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Mad River High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Murray Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 839-6480
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 839-6480
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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