Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy

NOTE: this school is no longer listed as a functioning school by the National Center for Education Statistics. We continue to list this school on SchoolDigger for historical purposes.

It is possible that this school is still operating under a different district or under a different name. If you believe this to be the case, please search for this school by using the search box above.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades 6-12

200

Students ?

17.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

28.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1761 11th St.
Arcata, CA 95521-5403

(707) 822-0861

District: Humboldt County Office of Education

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Two or more races:

5.0%

See top rated California public schools

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2008 → 97th in 2016

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (74% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓91% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

Students meeting standards (2015-2016) ?

This school74%

District avg14%

California avg44%

Not ranked this year

Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

High school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2016	95.1	70 of 2039	96.6%	★★★★★
2015	93.5	116 of 1994	94.2%	★★★★★
2013	94.2	5 of 2426	99.8%	★★★★★
2012	90.9	27 of 2354	98.9%	★★★★★
2011	92.0	19 of 2367	99.2%	★★★★★
2010	95.2	6 of 2281	99.7%	★★★★★
2009	70.4	247 of 2238	89.0%	★★★★☆
2008	88.7	28 of 2117	98.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs California (2015-2016) ?

Science90%+40 vs state

English Language Arts/Literacy88%+37 vs state

Mathematics53%+19 vs state

1.0

1 rating

5★0

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★1

Rate Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Immunizations Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)								% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Laurel Tree Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4555 Valley West Blvd.	Arcata	95521	Humboldt County	Laurel Tree Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 822-5626	197	8	25.9	54.3%	145 (73.6%)	2 (1.0%)	16 (8.1%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (14.7%)								(n/a)		41.7			40.7	15.4	30.0		45.0	47.1	25.0		35.9	30.8	36.8		19.1	35.3	53.9		31.6	76.0	92.0	92.0	92.0	92.0	92.0	$18,185	$2,261	$15,924
Redwood Coast Montessori	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1611 Peninsula Dr.	Arcata	95521	Humboldt County	Redwood Coast Montessori District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 832-4194	218	19	11.2	47.7%	134 (61.5%)	1 (0.5%)	28 (12.8%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (19.7%)								(n/a)	46.2	53.9			52.5	33.3	33.3	50.0	41.2	66.7	82.6	93.3	59.8	40.0	16.7	42.9	29.4	61.9	62.5	35.7	44.4							$16,128	$318	$15,810
Alder Grove Charter School 2	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	714 F St.	Eureka	95501	Humboldt County	Alder Grove Charter School 2 District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 268-0854	481	25	19.5	65.3%	311 (64.7%)	2 (0.4%)	84 (17.5%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (14.1%)								(n/a)	30.6	36.5	35.0	31.3	33.9	34.4	31.3	38.9	27.3	55.6	44.2	54.6	41.8	18.8	21.9	8.3	12.1	26.7	23.1	18.2	19.0	53.1	53.1	56.3	53.1	53.1	56.3	$16,453	$1,656	$14,797
Humboldt County Office of Education Juvenile Hall Court	Public, Alternative	K-12	2006 Harrison Ave.	Eureka	95501	Humboldt County	Humboldt County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 445-7094	9	1	8.6	66.7%	2 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)								(n/a)																												$32,671	$3,992	$28,679
Pacific View Charter 2.0	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	115 Henderson St.	Eureka	95501	Humboldt County	Pacific View Charter 2.0 District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 269-9490	152	10	14.8	78.3%	67 (44.1%)	1 (0.7%)	33 (21.7%)	1 (0.7%)	10 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (23.0%)								(n/a)	33.3				30.8	31.6	6.7	38.1	38.9			12.5	26.0	26.3	13.3	14.3	5.6			6.3	12.0							$18,614	$2,167	$16,447
Glen Paul	Public, Alternative	K-12	2501 Cypress Ave.	Eureka	95503	Humboldt County	Humboldt County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 445-7068	128	17	7.5	99.2%	63 (49.2%)	2 (1.6%)	31 (24.2%)	5 (3.9%)	6 (4.7%)	1 (0.8%)	20 (15.6%)								(n/a)																												$88,369	$5,435	$82,934
Northern United - Humboldt Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2020 Campton Rd.	Eureka	95503	Humboldt County	Northern United - Humboldt Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 445-2660	330	28	11.9	74.2%	191 (57.9%)	3 (0.9%)	47 (14.2%)	4 (1.2%)	28 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (16.7%)								(n/a)	57.7	31.6	18.8	27.3	37.5	38.9	68.0	73.1		21.7	47.4	36.4	47.4	70.6	61.5	53.9		24.0	26.3	21.2	39.7	70.8	79.2		87.5	87.5	83.3	$18,473	$1,239	$17,234

Frequently Asked Questions about Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy

What is the racial makeup of Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy?

Students at Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy are 82% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% American Indian.

What district is Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy in?

Humboldt County Office of Education

How many students attend Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy?

In the 2017-18 school year, 200 students attended Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy.

Rate Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

CACalifornia Alternative School Rankings

CACalifornia District Rankings

Schools in Arcata, CA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.