Six Rivers Charter High

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Six Rivers Charter High ranks 375 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Six Rivers Charter High is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Arcata, California, with a relatively small student population of 109 students. The school is part of the Northern Humboldt Union High School District, which is ranked 538 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Six Rivers Charter High stands out for its exceptional graduation rates, consistently maintaining a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past three school years, significantly outperforming the district's average of 97.7% and the state's average of 94.3%. The school also has a remarkably low dropout rate, with a 0% rate for most years, considerably lower than the district's average of 0.5% and the state's average of 2.1%. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.5% in 2020-2021 to 53.5% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district's average of 37.4% and the state's average of 26.9%.

Academically, Six Rivers Charter High outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts/Literacy, with 70.37% of students proficient or better, compared to 49.41% for the district and 55.73% for the state. However, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate of 33.33% was slightly higher than the district's 29.01% but lower than the state's 27.9%. When compared to nearby schools, Six Rivers Charter High stands out for its higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates, but it also faces challenges with its high chronic absenteeism rate. Additionally, the school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 236 out of 2,133 California high schools in 2018-2019 to 961 out of 2,123 in 2021-2022, with a current ranking of 375 out of 2,323 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521-5741

(707) 825-2428

District: Northern Humboldt Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
375^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,878

Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

Number of students: 106

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.4%

Two or more races:

18.9%

Hispanic:

16.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Six Rivers Charter High ranks better than 83.9% of high schools in California. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Northern Humboldt Union High School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.6. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Six Rivers Charter High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Student population at Six Rivers Charter High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.4%), two or more races (18.9%), Hispanic (16%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Northern Humboldt Union High School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Six Rivers Charter High is 20.3. 3 high schools in the Northern Humboldt Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Six Rivers Charter High employs 5.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Six Rivers Charter High is $11,878, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Northern Humboldt Union High School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Six Rivers Charter High:

SchoolDigger ranks Six Rivers Charter High 375^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Six Rivers Charter High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Northern Humboldt Union High:

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

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Rank History for Six Rivers Charter High

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Rank History for all students at Six Rivers Charter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2005	5.19	1761^st	1901	7.4%
2006	62.31	420^th	1968	78.7%
2007	68.89	280^th	2063	86.4%
2008	72.35	226^th	2117	89.3%
2009	55.68	587^th	2238	73.8%
2010	75.10	197^th	2281	91.4%
2011	74.74	218^th	2367	90.8%
2012	56.73	631^st	2354	73.2%
2013	64.80	429^th	2426	82.3%
2015	56.24	841^st	1994	57.8%
2016	60.83	778^th	2039	61.8%
2017	84.26	331^st	2021	83.6%
2018	75.46	486^th	2017	75.9%
2019	87.06	236^th	2133	88.9%
2022	48.68	961^st	2123	54.7%
2023	81.32	303^rd	2348	87.1%
2024	76.60	375^th	2323	83.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Six Rivers Charter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	90.56	124^th	1937	93.6%
2023	85.88	205^th	2247	90.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Six Rivers Charter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	25.81	1366^th	1858	26.5%
2023	64.67	526^th	2118	75.2%
2024	84.64	229^th	2098	89.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Six Rivers Charter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	93.56	125^th	1834	93.2%
2019	70.87	476^th	1880	74.7%
2022	78.98	347^th	1916	81.9%

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Rank History for White students at Six Rivers Charter High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	68.81	393^rd	1173	66.5%
2019	64.67	420^th	1222	65.6%
2022	30.46	854^th	1204	29.1%
2023	46.24	657^th	1434	54.2%
2024	60.05	439^th	1406	68.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Six Rivers Charter High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	38	0	0	0	13	n/a	n/a	3	54
2006	49	0	0	6	36	n/a	n/a	1	92
2007	51	0	0	6	26	n/a	n/a	2	85
2008	50	2	1	3	22	n/a	n/a	0	78
2009	53	0	3	4	20	0	4	0	84
2010	71	0	2	3	11	0	0	0	87
2011	69	1	3	5	13	0	4	0	95
2012	61	1	2	10	8	0	13	0	95
2013	55	0	3	7	5	0	32	0	102
2014	82	1	4	7	7	0	0	0	101
2015	80	0	1	9	6	0	5	0	101
2016	77	0	3	3	6	0	7	0	96
2017	73	1	4	2	4	0	8	0	92
2018	75	2	3	4	5	0	9	0	98
2019	73	1	2	7	6	0	7	0	96
2020	83	1	2	10	4	0	11	0	111
2021	78	0	1	14	3	0	15	0	111
2022	74	1	1	16	1	1	20	0	114
2023	67	0	2	16	1	0	21	2	109
2024	63	1	1	17	4	0	20	0	106

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Six Rivers Charter High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	54	1.8	30.0	17.6
2006	92	3.2	28.8	24.2
2007	85	4.9	17.3	27.7
2008	78	6.4	12.2	21.8
2009	84	5.0	14.0	42.9
2010	87	6.0	14.5	41.4
2011	95	n/a	n/a	24.2
2012	95	10.4	9.0	n/a
2013	102	7.0	14.5	33.3
2014	101	5.6	17.9	27.7
2015	101	6.0	16.8	37.6
2016	96	6.0	16.0	45.8
2017	92	7.4	12.3	53.3
2018	98	4.3	22.7	52
2019	96	4.2	22.8	47.9
2020	111	n/a	n/a	40.5
2021	111	4.9	22.4	40.5
2022	114	5.0	22.8	32.5
2023	109	5.1	21.2	35.8
2024	106	5.2	20.3	30.2

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 Six Rivers Charter High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	54	1.8	30.0	17.6
2006	92	3.2	28.8	24.2
2007	85	4.9	17.3	27.7
2008	78	6.4	12.2	21.8
2009	84	5.0	14.0	42.9
2010	87	6.0	14.5	41.4
2011	95	n/a	n/a	24.2
2012	95	10.4	9.0	n/a
2013	102	7.0	14.5	33.3
2014	101	5.6	17.9	27.7
2015	101	6.0	16.8	37.6
2016	96	6.0	16.0	45.8
2017	92	7.4	12.3	53.3
2018	98	4.3	22.7	52
2019	96	4.2	22.8	47.9
2020	111	n/a	n/a	40.5
2021	111	4.9	22.4	40.5
2022	114	5.0	22.8	32.5
2023	109	5.1	21.2	35.8
2024	106	5.2	20.3	30.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Six Rivers Charter High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$11,878

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Six Rivers Charter High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 236^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 303^rd of 2348 High schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Six Rivers Charter High)	62.5	65.4	2.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Northern Humboldt Union High)	65.1	57.7	7.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Six Rivers Charter High)	45.8	38.5	7.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Northern Humboldt Union High)	32.6	31.9	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Six Rivers Charter High)	47.8	52	4.2%
11th Grade Science (Northern Humboldt Union High)	38.4	52	13.6%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%
12th Grade Science (Six Rivers Charter High)	43.8	29.6	14.1%
12th Grade Science (Northern Humboldt Union High)	41.6	45.9	4.3%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.8	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	96	109	13.5%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	6	1	83.3%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	7	16	128.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	73	67	8.2%
Two or More Races	7	21	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.9%	35.8%	12.1%

Schools Near Six Rivers Charter High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Arcata High	Public	9-12	1720 M St.	Arcata	95521	Humboldt County	Northern Humboldt Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 825-2400	1,011	53	19.2	39.3%	657 (65.0%)	16 (1.6%)	168 (16.6%)	30 (3.0%)	34 (3.4%)	2 (0.2%)	96 (9.5%)	77.9	357^th of 2323 public high schools	84.6%		78.6	354^th of 2348 public high schools	84.9%	3				51.8	51.8				60.9	60.9				36.8	36.8	$13,174
Pacific Coast High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	1720 M St.	Arcata	95521	Humboldt County	Northern Humboldt Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 822-2443	40	2	18.1	70.0%	25 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (17.5%)	1 (2.5%)	2 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.0%)	66.2	533^rd of 2323 public high schools	77.1%		35.7	1257^th of 2348 public high schools	46.5%	724				31.3	31.3											$13,174
Six Rivers Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	1720 M St.	Arcata	95521	Humboldt County	Northern Humboldt Union High	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 825-2428	106	5	20.3	30.2%	63 (59.4%)	1 (0.9%)	17 (16.0%)	1 (0.9%)	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (18.9%)	76.6	375^th of 2323 public high schools	83.9%		81.3	303^rd of 2348 public high schools	87.1%	72			44.4		43.3				70.4	70.4				33.3	33.3	$11,878
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	1761 11th St.	Arcata	95521	Humboldt County	Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 822-0861	130	3	42.0	22.3%	92 (70.8%)	2 (1.5%)	7 (5.4%)	3 (2.3%)	3 (2.3%)	1 (0.8%)	22 (16.9%)	89.1	174^th of 2323 public high schools	92.5%		78.4	358^th of 2348 public high schools	84.8%	184	62.5			53.9	59.5	81.8	76.0	66.7	76.5	75.0	59.1	48.0	54.2	47.1	52.3
McKinleyville High	Public	9-12	1300 Murray Rd.	McKinleyville	95519	Humboldt County	Northern Humboldt Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 839-6400	549	33	16.4	45.4%	284 (51.7%)	2 (0.4%)	74 (13.5%)	8 (1.5%)	58 (10.6%)	3 (0.5%)	115 (20.9%)	38.7	1165^th of 2323 public high schools	49.8%		57.9	692^nd of 2348 public high schools	70.5%	473				26.1	26.1				30.9	30.9				18.2	18.2	$13,174
Mad River High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	1300 Murray Rd.	McKinleyville	95519	Humboldt County	Northern Humboldt Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 839-6480	48	2	23.6	83.3%	18 (37.5%)	1 (2.1%)	6 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (22.9%)	1 (2.1%)	10 (20.8%)	11.7	1911^th of 2323 public high schools	17.7%		13	1901^st of 2348 public high schools	19.0%	10									10.7	10.7				7.4	7.4	$13,174
Humboldt County Regional Occupational Program	Public	10-12	901 Myrtle Ave.	Eureka	95501	Humboldt County	Humboldt County Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(707) 445-7018	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Eureka Community	Public	7-12	1820 Sixth St.	Eureka	95501	Humboldt County	Humboldt County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 445-7108	101	5	20.0	96.0%	45 (44.6%)	2 (2.0%)	20 (19.8%)	1 (1.0%)	12 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (18.8%)	11.1	1940^th of 2323 public high schools	16.5%		8.7	2153^rd of 2348 public high schools	8.3%	213				8.3	7.4					4.8				0.0	0.0	$22,385
Eureka Senior High	Public	9-12	1915 J St.	Eureka	95501	Humboldt County	Eureka City Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 441-2508	1,226	53	23.2	62.1%	572 (46.7%)	21 (1.7%)	319 (26.0%)	122 (10.0%)	49 (4.0%)	20 (1.6%)	123 (10.0%)	55.5	738^th of 2323 public high schools	68.2%		56.5	725^th of 2348 public high schools	69.1%	13		14.3	34.5	41.5	38.0				54.2	54.2				15.2	15.2
Zoe Barnum High	Public	10-12	216 West Harris St.	Eureka	95501	Humboldt County	Eureka City Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 441-2467	74	4	16.8	82.4%	39 (52.7%)	2 (2.7%)	17 (23.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (13.5%)	15.2	1808^th of 2323 public high schools	22.2%		10.5	2028^th of 2348 public high schools	13.6%	220				0.0	2.9				31.6	31.6				0.0	0.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Six Rivers Charter High

How many students attend Six Rivers Charter High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 106 students attended Six Rivers Charter High.

What district is Six Rivers Charter High in?

Northern Humboldt Union High

Is Six Rivers Charter High a good school?

Six Rivers Charter High ranks 375^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Six Rivers Charter High?

Students at Six Rivers Charter High are 59% White, 19% Two or more races, 16% Hispanic, 4% American Indian.

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