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Pacific Coast High (Continuation)

PublicHighGrades 9–12Alternative Education School

1720 M St., Arcata, CA 95521 · (707) 822-2443 · Part of Northern Humboldt Union High School District

Arcata’s School Grade A− better than 78% of California school districts

Directions
Students
24
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
58%
Setting
Town
Grades
9–12
The gist

What stands out about Pacific Coast High (Continuation)

  • Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 24 pts below the state
  • Small classes: 11 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 52.9% since 2020–21

Test scores

2020–21
Math proficiency24%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts24%
State average 48.6%

Source: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21).

Location

Directions ↗

1720 M St., Arcata

Students

Enrollment by grade
Grade 117
Grade 1217
Enrollment over time
51’20
47’21
39’22
40’23
24’24

Down 52.9% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
White 54%Hispanic 25%American Indian/Alaska Native 8%Two or more races 8%Asian 4%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Pacific Coast High (Continuation) from Arcata families.

Other schools in Northern Humboldt Union High School District

The district →
Arcata High
High · Grades 9–12 · Arcata
A−
1,007 students19:1
McKinleyville High
High · Grades 9–12 · McKinleyville
C+
566 students17:1
Mad River High (Continuation)
High · Grades 9–12 · McKinleyville
28 students14:1

School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Test scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). A school’s letter is our own summary of its reading and math results against California’s other public schools; Arcata’s School Grade is built from its districts’ results. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.