Arcata High
Reported Enrollment
1,052
students
District
Northern Humboldt Union High
County Context Score
68/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
1720 M St., Arcata, CA, 95521
School District
Northern Humboldt Union High
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 060303000238
- District ID
- 0603030
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,052 students
School Setting
Town: Remote
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Arcata High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Humboldt County has 89 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 5 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Arcata High tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Northern Humboldt Union High, Humboldt County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Town: Remote matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Arcata High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Northern Humboldt Union High.
1,052 students
Arcata High reports 1,052 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 21 other high schools in Humboldt County with enrollment data, 20 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 75 students.
22 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 86 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
5 district schools
Northern Humboldt Union High lists 5 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
0
Middle
0
High
5
Other
0
Nearby context inside Northern Humboldt Union High
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School Profile FAQ
Is Arcata High a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Northern Humboldt Union High.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Arcata High?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Arcata High data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Arcata High with nearby schools?
Arcata High should be compared with 22 high schools in Humboldt County, plus other schools in Northern Humboldt Union High. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Arcata High?
Before using Arcata High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Northern Humboldt Union High.
Part of Northern Humboldt Union High
Arcata High is one of 5 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 1,785 students across 5 schools.
Schools in District
5
Reported Enrollment
1,785
5 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- McKinleyville High9–12 · HighListed only
- Pacific Coast High (Continuation)9–12 · HighListed only
- Mad River High (Continuation)9–12 · HighListed only
- Six Rivers Charter High9–12 · HighListed only
Similar Schools
Fortuna Union High
Eureka Senior High
McKinleyville High
Hoopa Valley High
South Fork High
Humboldt County Schools
County Context Score
68/100
County-level composite across 89 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.