Overview
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Arcata, California. The school enrolls 118 students. It is part of the Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictNorthcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy District
County6023
CityArcata
ZIP95521
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060194211934
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment118
White1.7%
Hispanic / Latino6.2%
Black / African American4.5%
Asian2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native77.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races7.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %33%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)