District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
118
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
1
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$14,513
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$8,260
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy District
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy District operates 1 current public-school records serving grades 06–12 in Arcata, California. NCES reports 118 students and 6.11 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 1765 of 2014 California districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $14,513 in current expenditure per pupil and $8,260 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 1486 of 1893 districts in California. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 6.5%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 6.11
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $2,235,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy District location
Arcata, California · 40.8640, -124.0749. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.6%
- Hispanic5.9%
- Black0%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
- Multiracial16.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
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| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy Charter | High | 06–12 | 118 | 19.3:1 |