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Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 130 students in Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public School in Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,369 Schools
# Students
130 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
43:1
District Rank
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy School District, which is ranked #267 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#266 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
56%
# Black Students
2 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
92 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
71%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
17%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
12
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
13
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
18
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
14
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,562 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,392 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,562
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,392
$18,396
Best Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1761 11th St.
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 822-0861
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 822-0861
Grades: 6-12
| 130 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy School District?
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 130 students.
What is the rank of Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy School District?
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy School District is ranked #267 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy School District?
71% of Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy School District students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy School District?
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 43:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,392 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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