Arcata High School

Arcata High School is a public high school in Arcata, CA, serving grades 9–12, rated A+, with 1,007 students and a 19:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 66% in English Language Arts, 47% in Science and 37% in Math.

A+TopHap school rating

Rating: A+
Grades: 9–12
Enrollment: 1,007
Students per teacher: 19:1
Level: High
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts66%

Science47%

Math37%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered: 15
Open enrollment: No

Student body

White62%

Hispanic18%

Two or more races11%

Native American3%

Asian3%

Black1%

Pacific Islander0%

Male / female: 50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch: 40%
Enrollment change vs prior year: +2.9%
Prior-year enrollment: 979

Homes assigned to this school

7,666 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Arcata High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 1720 M St, Arcata, CA 95521
Phone: (707) 825-2400
Website: ahs-nhuhsd-ca.schoolloop.com
Setting: Town - Remote
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 060303000238

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School district

Northern Humboldt Union High School District

District rating: B+
Schools: 4
Students: 1,627
Spending per student: $16,328
Teachers (FTE): 91
Grades: K–12

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Common questions

About Arcata High School

How is Arcata High School rated?

Arcata High School holds a A+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Northern Humboldt Union High School District is rated B+ overall.

How do students at Arcata High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Arcata High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 66% in English Language Arts, 47% in Science and 37% in Math.

What grades does Arcata High School serve?

Arcata High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Arcata High School?

1,007 students attend Arcata High School, up from 979 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1.

Which homes are assigned to Arcata High School?

TopHap matches 7,666 residential properties to Arcata High School in and around Arcata. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Arcata High School offer?

Arcata High School offers 15 AP courses.