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Arcata High

1720 M St., Arcata, CA, 95521

About Arcata High

Arcata High School is a well-known public high school in Arcata, California. There are about 850 students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of five high schools in the Northern Humboldt Union High School District and is known for being a great place to go to school. 27% of students take Advanced Placement classes and tests, so they can. There are students at the school who come from different places and have different skills. 34% of them are minorities and 39% of them are low-income. School records from 2025 to 2026 show that 39% of students are good at math and 65% are good at reading. The school also gives students tests like the SAT and ACT to help them get ready for college. People in the area think very highly of Arcata High School. It does a great job of giving its students a good mix of hard classes and a fun campus life. This helps them get ready for a lot of different college and career options, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Arcata High Contact Information

Address

1720 M St., Arcata, CA, 95521

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Phone

(707) 825-2400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 39%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 39% in Math and 65% in Reading.
53
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1011
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2340 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Arcata High

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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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: 8:30 AM to 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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.

Student Demographics

White 64.99%
Asian 2.97%
Hispanic 16.62%
Black 1.58%
Two+ Races 9.5%
Native Am. 3.36%
White
64.99%
Asian
2.97%
Hispanic
16.62%
Black
1.58%
Two+ Races
9.5%
Native Am.
3.36%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1011
50.35%
509 Female
48.86%
494 Male

Student Population

1011 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

348 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Fine Arts Building (FAB) remodel at Arcata High School is a big project that will make the school's facilities better. It will create modern, specialized spaces for students to be creative. The school's performing arts department is getting ready for the spring 2026 production of "The Hello Girls." There will be several shows through early April to show off the students' acting skills. Also, the Thriving Tigers! program is helping students. Mentorship Program, a program that helps students connect with each other and get academic help throughout the school year.

FAQ

Q1. What does Arcata High do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q2. Are there ways to get better at school?

Ans. Yes, advanced classes and projects make students work hard in school and think for themselves.

Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q4. Does Arcata High help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can find out more about art, music, and new projects that will help them be more creative.

Q5. What kind of school experience do students get at Arcata High?

Ans. Arcata High has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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