Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 95521

19 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Arcata

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Jacoby Creek
Grades K–8 · Jacoby Creek Elementary
1.2 mi
66%
+27 vs state
77%
+29 vs state
61%
+26 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 68% in 2022-23 → 68% in 2025-26 35% 455 White 73%
Sunny Brae Middle
Grades 6–8 · Arcata Elementary
1.5 mi
35%
−2 vs state
51%
+2 vs state
47%
+11 vs state
12% Average of math, English and science: 32% in 2022-23 → 44% in 2025-26 54% 232 White 55%
Union Street Charter
Grades K–5 Charter · Union Street Charter District
2.1 mi
80%
+38 vs state
67%
+21 vs state
77%
+41 vs state
12% Average of math, English and science: 86% in 2022-23 → 74% in 2025-26 44% 99 White 70%
Arcata High
Grades 9–12 · Northern Humboldt Union High
3.2 mi
33%
+1 vs state
62%
+5 vs state
47%
+14 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 48% in 2022-23 → 47% in 2025-26 40% 1,007 White 63%
Pacific Coast High (Continuation)
Grades 9–12 Alternative · Northern Humboldt Union High
3.2 mi
0%
−32 vs state
29%
−29 vs state
31%
+5 vs state · 2023-24
10% Average of math, English and science: 24% in 2022-23 → 14% in 2025-26 58% 24 White 54%
Six Rivers Charter High
Grades 9–12 Charter · Six Rivers Charter High District
3.3 mi
26%
−6 vs state
58%
±0 vs state
52%
+13 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 52% in 2022-23 → 45% in 2025-26 31% 113 White 60%
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
Grades 6–12 Charter · Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy District
3.4 mi
63%
+27 vs state
77%
+26 vs state
75%
+41 vs state
23% Average of math, English and science: 49% in 2022-23 → 72% in 2025-26 33% 118 White 69%
Arcata Elementary
Grades K–5 · Arcata Elementary
3.4 mi
15%
−27 vs state
23%
−23 vs state
21%
−15 vs state
15% Average of math, English and science: 35% in 2022-23 → 20% in 2025-26 79% 240 White 46%
Coastal Grove Charter
Grades K–8 Charter · Coastal Grove Charter District
3.7 mi
38%
−2 vs state
46%
−2 vs state
36%
+1 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 37% in 2022-23 → 40% in 2025-26 61% 235 White 78%
Fuente Nueva Charter
Grades K–5 Charter · Fuente Nueva Charter District
3.8 mi
32%
−9 vs state
57%
+10 vs state
46%
+11 vs state
12% Average of math, English and science: 57% in 2022-23 → 45% in 2025-26 45% 150 Hispanic 44%
Trillium Charter
Grades K–5 Charter · Trillium Charter District
3.9 mi
38%
48%
— 9% Average of math, English and science: 52% in 2022-23 → 43% in 2025-26 88% 40 White 58%
Blue Lake Union Elementary
Grades K–8 · Blue Lake Union Elementary
4.0 mi
25%
−13 vs state
37%
−12 vs state
40%
+5 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 34% in 2022-23 → 34% in 2025-26 62% 153 White 60%
Pacific Union Elementary
Grades K–8 · Pacific Union Elementary
4.3 mi
43%
+3 vs state
49%
+1 vs state
45%
+9 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 45% in 2025-26 55% 534 White 49%
Laurel Tree Charter
Grades K–12 Charter · Laurel Tree Charter District
4.4 mi
35%
−4 vs state
38%
−10 vs state
42%
+7 vs state
11% Average of math, English and science: 27% in 2022-23 → 38% in 2025-26 54% 197 White 74%
Arcata Educational Resource Center
Grades 7–12 Alternative · Humboldt County Office of Education
4.4 mi
4%
−28 vs state
4%
−53 vs state
5%
−34 vs state
Not enough years of data 81% 27 White 54%
Freshwater Elementary
Grades K–6 · Freshwater Elementary
4.4 mi
46%
+6 vs state
59%
+12 vs state
47%
+12 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 49% in 2022-23 → 51% in 2025-26 49% 283 White 73%
Freshwater Charter Middle
Grades 7–8 Charter · Freshwater Elementary
4.4 mi
53%
+16 vs state
64%
+14 vs state
52%
+17 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 53% in 2022-23 → 56% in 2025-26 47% 51 White 63%
Lafayette Elementary
Grades K–5 · Eureka City Schools
5.7 mi
18%
−25 vs state
26%
−20 vs state
23%
−12 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 23% in 2022-23 → 22% in 2025-26 72% 324 White 35%
Garfield Elementary
Grades K–6 · Garfield Elementary
5.7 mi
72%
+30 vs state
70%
+24 vs state
77%
+44 vs state · 2024-25
Average of math, English and science: 73% in 2022-23 → 71% in 2025-26 27% 73 White 82%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.