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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%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 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 47% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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
5,826,818 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
268,016 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
43:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy School District, which is ranked #218 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#209 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
5%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
71%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1761 11th St.
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 822-0861
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 822-0861
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 #218 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (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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