Northcoast Preparatory & Performing Arts Academy

Northcoast Preparatory & Performing Arts Academy

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1761 11th St,  Arcata, CA
3.9
3.0
130 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Bazemore
Student Teacher Ratio
43:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.82
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C-
Sports
A+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.82
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
43:1
Teachers
3
Full Time Teachers
3
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
610
Verbal
650
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
28
Reading
29
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
26.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
25%
State Average
17.9%
Science
24.3%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
237:1

Student Diversity

Female
61%
Male
38.3%
White
66.9%
Two or more races
16.9%
Hispanic
7.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Black
1.9%
Native American
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%

School Rankings

#39 Best Public HS Teachers in California
#50 Best Public MS Teachers in California
#87 Best HS for the Arts in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Berkeley 41 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 26 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 24 Students
University of California - Davis 24 Students
University of California - San Diego 22 Students
University of San Francisco 22 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Humboldt 21 Students
University of Southern California 19 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 17 Students
New York University 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 14 Students
Political Science and Government 12 Students
Business 11 Students
English 10 Students
Biology 9 Students
Philosophy 8 Students
Engineering 7 Students
Economics 7 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
International Studies 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 27 Reviews
5.0 Alum
6/6/2018
I liked that the techers help you achieve what you want to pursue in yoir future and are as well very helpful in aswering any questions!
5.0 Alum
1/8/2017
This school is amazing and if it was a public school and had better funding & it's own location (rather than renting space for the school) it would be the best school in all of California, and maybe all of the United States. NPA is the only reason I was prepared and ready for a college atmosphere.
5.0 Freshman
12/4/2016
It's amazing. Every friday ends with choir, every year we go to the pumpkin patch, and there's pictures of marceau everywhere!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
2.0 parent
8/31/2023
This school is amazing on paper but the execution is lacking. Teachers push their agenda rather than focus on actually teaching the curriculum. They have no control over the classroom. I have shown up unannounced several times and the kids are walking around, not listening or working. Facilities are...
2.0 student
10/25/2018
This school has some good qualities and some bad qualities. The big problem is that it is a mother, her son, and her daughter in law running the school. This can make situations uncomfortable as it is hard to talk to one about a possible issue with their mother or wife. Otherwise the teachers are ve...
3.0 other
1/25/2015
Pretentious. It had it's ups and downs based on how much you made the teachers like you. As it grows bigger in its student population, I can only see it's eventual downfall.
5.0 student
11/23/2011
I think this school is the best school in Hunboldt County. I hope you will like this school!

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Northcoast Preparatory & Performing Arts Academy is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 located at 1761 11th St in Arcata, CA. The school has a total enrollment of 130 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 43:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Northcoast Preparatory & Performing Arts Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.82, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $479,656. Discover additional schools in the area, like Six Rivers Charter High School, Laurel Tree Charter School, Redwood Coast Montessori, and more. Learn more about what Arcata has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northcoast Preparatory & Performing Arts Academy.

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