Enrollment
24
High
DISTRICT 346 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTHERN HUMBOLDT UNION HIGH·NCES 060303007261
Pacific Coast High (Continuation)
1720 M St., Arcata, CA 95521 · (707) 822-2443 · Humboldt County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL24 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.9:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.4:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
14 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 7 | 29% |
| Grade 12 | 17 | 71% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
30.8%
own-school result
Math
7.7%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 7.7% | 23.1% | 15.4% | 53.9% |
| Math | 0.0% | 7.7% | 23.1% | 69.2% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 30.8% | 7.7% |
| 2022-23 | 42.1% | 5.3% |
| 2021-22 | 27.8% | 0.0% |
| 2020-21 | 23.1% | 9.1% |
| 2018-19 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| 2017-18 | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 2016-17 | 15.6% | 6.3% |
| 2015-16 | 21.0% | 7.0% |
| 2014-15 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Pacific Coast High (Continuation) ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Humboldt County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 24 | #1,906 of 2,093 | #19 of 23 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
24
-27 (-53%) vs 2020
-17% since 1990-91, when it was 29
Student : Teacher
10.9:1
was 25.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 24 | 2.2 | 10.9:1 | 58% (14) |
| 2023-24 | 40 | 2.2 | 18.2:1 | 70% (28) |
| 2022-23 | 39 | 2.2 | 17.8:1 | 79% (31) |
| 2020-21 | 51 | 2 | 25.5:1 | 82% (42) |
| 2017-18 | 57 | 2.4 | 23.8:1 | 77% (44) |
| 2015-16 | 44 | 2 | 22.0:1 | 89% (39) |
| 2010-11 | 52 | N/A | N/A | 37% (19) |
| 2000-01 | 78 | 2 | 39.0:1 | 10% (8) |
| 1990-91 | 29 | 1 | 29.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pacific Coast High (Continuation).
Since 2017-18: students down 58% (57 to 24); teachers down 8% (2.4 to 2.2).
About Pacific Coast High (Continuation)
Arcata, California, is home to Pacific Coast High (Continuation), a very small high school. The school runs grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 24 students. By comparison, high schools in California enroll about 838 students on average.
Pacific Coast High (Continuation) is part of Northern Humboldt Union High, where 5 schools serve 1,731 students.
The student body at Pacific Coast High (Continuation) is 54% White. After that, the student body is 25% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 8% Native American, and 4% Asian. Among all residents of Humboldt County, the White share is about 72%.
Pacific Coast High (Continuation) has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1, with 2.2 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 18.2:1 average for high schools in California, this school's ratio is lower. The school has 58% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Humboldt County is similar, at 60%.
In Humboldt County, median household income comes to about $61,160, roughly 33% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Humboldt County counts 92 public schools with about 17,319 students.
Among nearby public schools, Arcata High is closest at less than a tenth of a mile. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
NCES describes the area around Pacific Coast High (Continuation) as Town: Remote, meaning in a town far from an urbanized area.
The 2020-21 count was 51 students and the 2024-25 count was 24. A difference that large may reflect a change in which grades the school serves. The ratio was 25.5:1 in 2020-21 and 10.9:1 in 2024-25.
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Humboldt County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
134,541
Census ACS
Median income
$61,160
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
92
17,319 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Northern Humboldt Union High
- Arcata HighHigh · 1,007 students
- McKinleyville HighHigh · 566 students
- Six Rivers Charter HighHigh · 106 students
- Mad River High (Continuation)High · 28 students
Other schools in Arcata
- Arcata HighHigh · 1,007 students
- Pacific Union ElementaryElementary · 534 students
- Arcata ElementaryElementary · 240 students
- Coastal Grove CharterElementary · 235 students
- Sunny Brae MiddleMiddle · 232 students
- Laurel Tree CharterCombined · 197 students
Nearby schools
- Arcata High0.0 mi · 1,007
- Six Rivers Charter High0.0 mi · 106
- Six Rivers Charter High0.1 mi · 113
- Arcata Elementary0.5 mi · 240
- Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy0.5 mi · 118
- Coastal Grove Charter0.5 mi · 235
Frequently asked questions
About Pacific Coast High (Continuation)How many students attend Pacific Coast High (Continuation)?
Pacific Coast High (Continuation) enrolls approximately 24 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Pacific Coast High (Continuation) serve?
Pacific Coast High (Continuation) serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Coast High (Continuation)?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Pacific Coast High (Continuation) is approximately 10.9:1 (2 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Pacific Coast High (Continuation)?
At Pacific Coast High (Continuation), the student body is approximately 54% White, 25% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Pacific Coast High (Continuation) public or private?
Pacific Coast High (Continuation) is a public K-12 school, overseen by Northern Humboldt Union High.
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