Pacific Coast High School

Pacific Coast High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1720 M St,  Arcata, CA
Northern Humboldt Union High School District
4.3
40 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jon Larson
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.24
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
2
Full Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
5.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
6.2%
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
470:1

Student Diversity

Male
48.7%
Female
48.7%
White
69.2%
Hispanic
12.8%
Native American
12.8%
Two or more races
2.6%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 14 Students
University of California - Irvine 14 Students
California State University, Fullerton 11 Students
University of California - Berkeley 10 Students
Chapman University 10 Students
California State University - Long Beach 9 Students
University of California - Davis 7 Students
University of Southern California 6 Students
Cypress College 6 Students
College of the Redwoods 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 15 Students
Business 10 Students
Biology 4 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Communications 4 Students
Film and Video Studies 4 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 3 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 3 Students
English 3 Students
Mathematics 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 7 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
2/22/2018
At Pacific Coast High School there is no pressure to fit in because everyone is welcomed. Teachers are on your side and helping you grow as a student/person. You can get the help you need and no one will judge you. Being high school is kinda scary but in a place where you feel comfortable helps a lot. There's always new nice people to talk to and there's always a teacher here for you. I couldn't be happier anyone else because Pacific Coast High School provides everything you need to get ready for college.
3.0 Alum
2/22/2018
The thing I like about this High School was that it really taught me how to be more independent. It really prepared me for college as I am a second year college student currently.

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Pacific Coast High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Arcata, CA and is served by the Northern Humboldt Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 40 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% are proficient in reading. Pacific Coast High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B. The average GPA is 3.24, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average SAT score is 1140. The average home value in this area is $547,342. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arcata High School, Six Rivers Charter High School, Northcoast Preparatory & Performing Arts Academy, and more. Learn more about what Arcata has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pacific Coast High School.

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