Point Arena High School

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Point Arena High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
270 Lake St,  Point Arena, CA
3.2
3.3
125 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rebekah Barakos-cartwright
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
3%
Reading Proficiency
9%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
3%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
570
Verbal
610
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
31
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
14.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
0%
State Average
19.4%
Science
0%
State Average
11.2%
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
72:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Hispanic
64.1%
White
28.2%
Native American
6.1%
Two or more races
1.5%

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 - Davis 23 Students
Santa Rosa Junior College 23 Students
University of California - Berkeley 16 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 15 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 15 Students
Sonoma State University 15 Students
Cal Poly 14 Students
California State University - Monterey Bay 12 Students
California State University - Sacramento 11 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Humboldt 11 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 12 Students
Nursing 12 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
Medical Technician 5 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 4 Students
English 3 Students
Creative Writing 3 Students
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 20 Reviews
3.0 Alum
4/6/2021
Academics are not rigorous and often times the administration is very disconnected from the needs of students and teachers. College prep is very minimal.
3.0 Senior
2/19/2020
I find the community of Point Arena High to be decently friendly. Most of the faculty is eager to help. There is not much tradition, but I know that is due to an effort to reinvent the school which is something I can appreciate.
3.0 Senior
2/3/2019
There is a lot to be said about the last few years here, but I think the administration and overall experience is currently on its way up.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 3 Reviews
5.0 teacher
6/3/2025
The high school is excellent, in one of California's most beautiful coastal rural communities. The principal is highly involved,he seems to know and have a connection with every student in the school. And the students trust him.Excellent faculty, facilities, and community. I'm a former teacher at PA...
4.0 teacher
10/24/2020
The school climate has changed tremendously over the last 2.5 years. Academics, attendance and character are now a priority. They demonstrate caring for student self efficacy and agency. As always there is still room for growth but they are on a positive trajectory.
1.0 other
1/3/2020
Except for one teacher ( who is no longer there ) they are not very good. Many classes had no text books because the school board sad " books were needed".If your child is planning on playing NCAA sports you will find out that they will be ineligible because about half of the courses do not meet the...

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Point Arena High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 located at 270 Lake St in Point Arena, CA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 125 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 3% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 9% are proficient in reading. Point Arena High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 29. Discover additional schools in the area, like South Coast Continuation School, Pacific Community Charter School, Arena Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Point Arena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Point Arena High School.

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