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Union Street Charter

470 Union St., Arcata, CA, 95521

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 67 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Arcata
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Union Street Charter

470 Union St., Arcata, CA, 95521

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 67 of 7047 in California

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About Union Street Charter

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 85%
Reading 85%
State average proficiency is 85% in Math and 85% in Reading.
6
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
99
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 69.7%
Asian 1.01%
Hispanic 15.15%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 13.13%
Native Am. 1.01%
White
69.7%
Asian
1.01%
Hispanic
15.15%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
13.13%
Native Am.
1.01%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 99
51.52%
51 Female
48.48%
48 Male

Student Population

99 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

396 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Union Street Charter Contact Information

Address

470 Union St., Arcata, CA, 95521

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Phone

(707) 822-4845

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TOP 67 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Union Street Charter

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Union Street Charter School in Arcata was named a California Blue Ribbon School in 2025. This is one of the highest honours a public school in the state can get. Schools that do well in school or make progress in closing achievement gaps get this award. The award shows that the school has always done well in both reading and math. It also shows how teachers, students, and families all work together to keep academic results steady. In 2026, there will be a statewide ceremony to honour the school.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Union Street Charter School serve?

Ans. Union Street Charter School serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade.

Q2. Are there activities available for students outside academics at Union Street Charter School?

Ans. Yes. Students at Union Street Charter School can participate in school programs and activities along with their regular studies.

Q3. How well do students perform academically at Union Street Charter School?

Ans. Students at Union Street Charter School show strong performance in both math and reading based on state assessment results.

Q4. How do parents stay informed about school updates at Union Street Charter School?

Ans. Parents at Union Street Charter School receive updates through school communication, newsletters, and meetings.

Q5. What type of learning environment does Union Street Charter School provide?

Ans. Union Street Charter School offers a structured and academically focused learning environment.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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