Mad River High (Continuation)

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Mad River High (Continuation) is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in McKinleyville, California, part of the Northern Humboldt Union High School District. With just 29 students, the school is considered a continuation high school, typically serving students who are at risk of not graduating or have faced challenges in a traditional high school setting.

Despite the school's small size, Mad River High (Continuation) has consistently struggled with low academic performance, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of California high schools based on the SchoolDigger statewide ranking. The school's proficiency rates on standardized tests are significantly lower than the district and state averages, with only 10.71% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 7.41% in Mathematics. The school's performance is particularly low for male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, Mad River High (Continuation) has grappled with high dropout rates, ranging from 8% to 15% in recent years, and chronic absenteeism as high as 75.4% in 2017-2018.

However, the school has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 82.1% to 92.0% in recent years, suggesting that it is able to provide support and resources to help students who may have struggled in a traditional high school setting. When compared to nearby schools, such as Arcata High and Six Rivers Charter High, which are also part of the Northern Humboldt Union High School District, Mad River High (Continuation) stands out as the lowest-performing school in the region. Addressing the unique needs of the student population and providing targeted support and resources may be crucial for improving the school's overall performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1300 Murray Rd.
       McKinleyville, CA  95521-3503


(707) 839-6480

District: Northern Humboldt Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
1911th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,174 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  29

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.1%
Two or more races:
13.8%
Hispanic:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.2% Help


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Compare Details Mad River High (Continuation) ranks worse than 82.3% of high schools in California. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Northern Humboldt Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.75. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mad River High (Continuation) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Mad River High (Continuation) has the smallest high school student body size in the Northern Humboldt Union High School District. Racial makeup is: White (62.1%), two or more races (13.8%), American Indian (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Northern Humboldt Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mad River High (Continuation) is 12.9, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Northern Humboldt Union High School District! (See more...)
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Compare Mad River High (Continuation) employs 2.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mad River High (Continuation) is $13,174, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Northern Humboldt Union High School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mad River High (Continuation):

SchoolDigger ranks Mad River High (Continuation) 1911th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Mad River High (Continuation) in the ranking list.)

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Northern Humboldt Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Humboldt Union High 538th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mad River High (Continuation)

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Rank History for all students at Mad River High (Continuation)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.22 463rd 1653 72.0%
2005 23.96 1237th 1901 34.9%
2006 24.16 1277th 1968 35.1%
2007 12.42 1815th 2063 12.0%
2008 7.71 1934th 2117 8.6%
2009 12.06 1978th 2238 11.6%
2010 17.65 1723rd 2281 24.5%
2011 7.50 2109th 2367 10.9%
2012 12.94 1895th 2354 19.5%
2013 5.33 2195th 2426 9.5%
2016 9.01 1942nd 2039 4.8%
2017 9.26 1922nd 2021 4.9%
2018 8.70 2010th 2017 0.3%
2019 10.98 1982nd 2133 7.1%
2022 9.83 2064th 2123 2.8%
2023 13.03 1901st 2348 19.0%
2024 11.75 1911th 2323 17.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mad River High (Continuation)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.97 1856th 1862 0.3%
2019 12.13 1753rd 1937 9.5%
2022 10.43 1875th 1943 3.5%
2023 13.08 1865th 2247 17.0%
2024 10.57 1945th 2235 13.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Mad River High (Continuation)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.62 380th 451 15.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Mad River High (Continuation)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.59 1796th 2118 15.2%
2024 20.44 1583rd 2098 24.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Mad River High (Continuation)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.74 1827th 1834 0.4%
2019 10.24 1767th 1880 6.0%
2023 8.38 2046th 2207 7.3%
2024 5.79 2141st 2172 1.4%
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Rank History for White students at Mad River High (Continuation)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.50 1201st 1222 1.7%
2022 3.56 1189th 1204 1.2%
2024 4.42 1313th 1406 6.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Mad River High (Continuation)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 16 0 0 1 8 n/a n/a 0 25
1989 29 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 33
1990 25 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 29
1991 28 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 32
1992 25 0 0 0 12 n/a n/a 0 37
1993 24 0 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 30
1994 25 0 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 30
1995 22 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 27
1996 22 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 27
1997 32 0 0 4 7 n/a n/a 0 43
1998 34 3 1 4 9 n/a n/a 0 51
1999 37 2 0 2 7 n/a n/a 0 48
2000 23 1 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 31
2001 33 1 0 4 7 n/a n/a 14 59
2002 36 2 0 1 8 n/a n/a 2 49
2003 36 2 0 1 8 n/a n/a 2 49
2004 35 0 0 3 9 n/a n/a 0 47
2005 40 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 1 44
2006 30 0 1 5 5 n/a n/a 0 41
2007 19 0 0 4 8 n/a n/a 0 31
2008 29 n/a n/a 3 4 n/a n/a 0 36
2009 29 1 0 7 4 0 0 0 41
2010 14 1 0 3 4 0 6 0 28
2011 19 0 0 6 4 0 4 0 33
2012 22 0 0 2 5 0 5 0 34
2013 16 0 0 3 3 0 5 0 27
2014 16 0 0 3 5 0 11 0 35
2015 25 0 0 6 9 0 5 0 45
2016 24 2 0 3 10 0 12 0 51
2017 25 0 0 3 10 0 13 0 51
2018 17 0 0 3 10 0 8 0 38
2019 21 0 0 0 8 0 6 0 35
2020 20 0 0 1 1 0 5 0 27
2021 18 0 0 3 6 0 4 1 32
2022 18 1 0 2 4 0 4 0 29
2023 18 0 0 3 3 1 4 0 29

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mad River High (Continuation)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 25 1.8 13.8 n/a
1989 33 0.8 41.2 n/a
1990 29 1.8 16.1 n/a
1991 32 1.8 17.7 n/a
1992 37 1.8 20.5 n/a
1993 30 1.8 16.7 0
1994 30 1.8 16.7 0
1995 27 0.8 33.8 0
1996 27 0.8 33.8 0
1997 43 0.8 53.8 9.3
1998 51 0.8 63.8 7.8
1999 48 0.8 60.0 4.2
2000 31 0.8 38.8 0
2001 59 1.8 32.8 31.1
2002 49 0.8 61.3 0
2003 49 0.8 61.3 0
2004 47 0.8 58.8 0
2005 44 0.8 55.0 25.6
2006 41 0.8 51.3 9.8
2007 31 1.2 25.8 16.1
2008 36 1.4 25.7 33.3
2009 41 0.6 29.3 36.6
2010 28 1.8 15.5 46.4
2011 33 n/a n/a 24.2
2012 34 n/a n/a 91.2
2013 27 2.0 13.5 74.1
2014 35 0.4 74.4 62.9
2015 45 2.0 22.5 64.4
2016 51 2.0 25.5 86.3
2017 51 1.8 27.5 68.6
2018 38 2.4 15.8 89.5
2019 35 2.4 14.5 77.1
2020 27 n/a n/a 77.8
2021 32 2.0 15.4 81.3
2022 29 2.2 13.0 82.8
2023 29 2.2 12.9 86.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mad River High (Continuation)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 25 1.8 13.8 n/a
1989 33 0.8 41.2 n/a
1990 29 1.8 16.1 n/a
1991 32 1.8 17.7 n/a
1992 37 1.8 20.5 n/a
1993 30 1.8 16.7 0
1994 30 1.8 16.7 0
1995 27 0.8 33.8 0
1996 27 0.8 33.8 0
1997 43 0.8 53.8 9.3
1998 51 0.8 63.8 7.8
1999 48 0.8 60.0 4.2
2000 31 0.8 38.8 0
2001 59 1.8 32.8 31.1
2002 49 0.8 61.3 0
2003 49 0.8 61.3 0
2004 47 0.8 58.8 0
2005 44 0.8 55.0 25.6
2006 41 0.8 51.3 9.8
2007 31 1.2 25.8 16.1
2008 36 1.4 25.7 33.3
2009 41 0.6 29.3 36.6
2010 28 1.8 15.5 46.4
2011 33 n/a n/a 24.2
2012 34 n/a n/a 91.2
2013 27 2.0 13.5 74.1
2014 35 0.4 74.4 62.9
2015 45 2.0 22.5 64.4
2016 51 2.0 25.5 86.3
2017 51 1.8 27.5 68.6
2018 38 2.4 15.8 89.5
2019 35 2.4 14.5 77.1
2020 27 n/a n/a 77.8
2021 32 2.0 15.4 81.3
2022 29 2.2 13.0 82.8
2023 29 2.2 12.9 86.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mad River High (Continuation)

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,174

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mad River High (Continuation)

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1982nd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1901st of 2348 High schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mad River High (Continuation))10.518.2
 7.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Northern Humboldt Union High)65.157.7
 7.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mad River High (Continuation))00
   11th Grade Mathematics (Northern Humboldt Union High)32.631.9
 0.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Mad River High (Continuation))09.1
 9.1%
   12th Grade Science (Northern Humboldt Union High)41.635.2
 6.4%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students3529
 17.1%
African American00
American Indian83
 62.5%
Asian00
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander01
White2118
 14.3%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.1%86.2%
 9.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 29 students attended Mad River High (Continuation).

Mad River High (Continuation) ranks in the bottom 17.7% of California high schools.

Students at Mad River High (Continuation) are 62% White, 14% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 10% American Indian, 3% Pacific Islander.


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