At a glance
Reported students
118
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
118
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy: 118 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
19.3:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 155
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.1:1
What the reported data says about Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Arcata. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy District. NCES reports 118 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 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, close to 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 (68.6%) and multiracial (16.9%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
- 1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.1%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
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. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
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 | 0.5 mi |
| Pacific Coast High (Continuation) High · Northern Humboldt Union High | 09–12 | 24 | 0.5 mi |
| Arcata Educational Resource Center High · Humboldt County Office of Education | 07–12 | 27 | 2.1 mi |
| Eureka Community High · Humboldt County Office of Education | 07–12 | 70 | 5.6 mi |
| Humboldt County ROP High · Humboldt County ROP | 10–12 | 0 | 5.7 mi |
| McKinleyville High High · Northern Humboldt Union High | 09–12 | 566 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
What grades does Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy serve?
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy District.
How many students attend Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy?
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy reported 118 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 155 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy?
The calculated ratio is 19.3:1, based on 118 students and 6.11 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 Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.1% 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 Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy in?
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy is part of Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy District, based in Arcata, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arcata High (0.5 mi), Pacific Coast High (Continuation) (0.5 mi), Arcata Educational Resource Center (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.