At a glance
Reported students
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
64
Arcata Educational Resource Center: 27 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Arcata Educational Resource Center
Arcata Educational Resource Center is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Arcata. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Humboldt County Office of Education. NCES reports 27 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.1%) and multiracial (29.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Arcata Educational Resource Center
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.1%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native11.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial29.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Humboldt County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eel River Community
High · Grades 07–12
64 reported students
Eureka Community
High · Grades 07–12
70 reported students
Humboldt County Office of Education Juvenile Hall Court
Other · Grades KG–12
9 reported students
Glen Paul
Other · Grades KG–12
128 reported students
Public schools near Arcata Educational Resource Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcata High High · Northern Humboldt Union High | 09–12 | 1,007 | 1.8 mi |
| Pacific Coast High (Continuation) High · Northern Humboldt Union High | 09–12 | 24 | 1.8 mi |
| Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy High · Charter · Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy District | 06–12 | 118 | 2.1 mi |
| McKinleyville High High · Northern Humboldt Union High | 09–12 | 566 | 4.1 mi |
| Mad River High (Continuation) High · Northern Humboldt Union High | 09–12 | 28 | 4.1 mi |
| Eureka Community High · Humboldt County Office of Education | 07–12 | 70 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Arcata Educational Resource Center
What grades does Arcata Educational Resource Center serve?
Arcata Educational Resource Center reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Humboldt County Office of Education.
How many students attend Arcata Educational Resource Center?
Arcata Educational Resource Center reported 27 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Arcata Educational Resource Center?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 27 students and 2.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Arcata Educational Resource Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Arcata Educational Resource Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Humboldt County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Arcata Educational Resource Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Arcata Educational Resource Center in?
Arcata Educational Resource Center is part of Humboldt County Office of Education, based in Eureka, CA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Arcata Educational Resource Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arcata High (1.8 mi), Pacific Coast High (Continuation) (1.8 mi), Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.