Arcata High School

About Arcata High School

Arcata High School is a public high school located in Arcata, California. Established in 1891, Arcata High School is the oldest school in the Arcata-Eureka-Fortuna Unified School District. Arcata High School is a comprehensive high school with a wide range of academic and extracurricular programs.
Arcata High School offers a variety of Advanced Placement and Honors classes to challenge students and prepare them for college. The school also offers a variety of sports teams, including football, basketball, soccer, and track and field. Arcata High School also offers a wide range of clubs and activities, including the student newspaper, the yearbook, and a variety of student-run organizations.
Arcata High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strong focus on academic excellence and encourages students to be involved in their community. Arcata High School also has a strong commitment to the environment and sustainability, and has won awards for its efforts in environmental education.
Arcata High School is a great choice for students looking for a comprehensive high school experience. With its strong academic and extracurricular programs, Arcata High School is sure to provide a quality education and a great high school experience.

Address:	1720 M St. Arcata, CA 95521
Phone:	(707) 825-2400
Site:	sites.google.com
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	942 students

Overview Arcata High School

Arcata High School serves 942 students in grades 9-12.
Arcata High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Arcata High School

Arcata High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Arcata High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.