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School Comparison

Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
vs.
Arcata High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
Arcata High
  • Arcata High reported a higher graduating cohort than Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy (195 vs. 33).
  • Arcata High reported a higher ap enrollment than Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy (168 vs. 42).
  • Arcata High reported a higher sat/act participation than Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy (17 vs. 3).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Arcata High reported a higher graduating cohort than Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy (195 vs. 33).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Arcata High reported a higher ap enrollment than Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy (168 vs. 42).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Arcata High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy (12 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Arcata High reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy (2.9 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

10 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy

1 metric was reported by Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy. Comparable data for Arcata High is missing or suppressed.

IB enrollment
81

Reported Only at Arcata High

2 metrics were reported by Arcata High. Comparable data for Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy is missing or suppressed.

Chronically absent students
396
Students per counselor
345.5:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
$14,512.99
Arcata High
$17,026.33
Local revenue share
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
33.2%
Arcata High
41.9%
State revenue share
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
63%
Arcata High
47.1%
Federal revenue share
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
3.8%
Arcata High
11.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
0%
Arcata High
41%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Humboldt County
$61,135
Humboldt County
$61,135
Poverty rate
Humboldt County
18.9%
Humboldt County
18.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Humboldt County
32.1%
Humboldt County
32.1%
Unemployment rate
Humboldt County
5.2%
Humboldt County
5.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.