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Point Arena High

Summary:

Point Arena High is a public high school located in Point Arena, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 125 students. The school is part of the Point Arena Joint Union High School District, which is ranked 1225 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past decade, Point Arena High has experienced a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 817 out of 1994 schools in 2014-2015 to 1679 out of 2323 schools in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also declined, from 3 stars to 1 star during this time. Certain student subgroups, such as female students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, have struggled more than their peers, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. Additionally, the school has grappled with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 28.8% to 51.1% over the past five years, which likely contributes to its overall academic performance.

When compared to the nearby Anderson Valley Junior-Senior High, located about 18.6 miles away, Point Arena High has generally underperformed. For instance, in 2023-2024, 51.72% of 11th-grade students at Anderson Valley Junior-Senior High were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to only 34.62% at Point Arena High. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Point Arena High to learn from and collaborate with other successful schools in the region to improve its own outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 270 Lake St.
       Point Arena, CA  95468-0007

(707) 882-2134

District: Point Arena Joint Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
1679th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,969 Help


Feeder schools for Point Arena High:

Elementary:    Arena Elementary
    Horicon Elementary
    Kashia Elementary
    Manchester Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  134

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.4%
White:
26.9%
American Indian:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Point Arena High ranks worse than 72.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.09. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Point Arena High 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.4%), White (26.9%), American Indian (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Point Arena High is 9.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Point Arena High is $26,969.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Point Arena High:

SchoolDigger ranks Point Arena High 1679th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Point Arena High in the ranking list.)

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Point Arena Joint Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Point Arena Joint Union High 1225th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Point Arena High

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Rank History for all students at Point Arena High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.04 684th 1653 58.6%
2005 39.31 811th 1901 57.3%
2006 45.00 738th 1968 62.5%
2007 44.76 757th 2063 63.3%
2008 35.83 1023rd 2117 51.7%
2009 29.54 1412th 2238 36.9%
2010 38.41 1046th 2281 54.1%
2011 34.24 1196th 2367 49.5%
2012 36.76 1132nd 2354 51.9%
2013 28.40 1368th 2426 43.6%
2015 56.91 817th 1994 59.0%
2016 32.12 1331st 2039 34.7%
2017 16.27 1559th 2021 22.9%
2018 13.81 1639th 2017 18.7%
2019 28.24 1463rd 2133 31.4%
2022 53.91 853rd 2123 59.8%
2023 34.43 1295th 2348 44.8%
2024 20.09 1679th 2323 27.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Point Arena High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.35 1577th 1862 15.3%
2019 27.34 1381st 1937 28.7%
2022 61.92 597th 1943 69.3%
2023 22.73 1608th 2247 28.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Point Arena High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.45 1497th 1760 14.9%
2019 16.11 1509th 1833 17.7%
2022 41.78 1009th 1858 45.7%
2023 12.56 1799th 2118 15.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Point Arena High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.66 1507th 1834 17.8%
2019 41.47 1056th 1880 43.8%
2022 60.00 640th 1916 66.6%
2023 50.45 800th 2207 63.8%
2024 13.75 1751st 2172 19.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Point Arena High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.93 1588th 1742 8.8%
2019 15.92 1488th 1814 18.0%
2022 36.96 1159th 1861 37.7%
2023 21.76 1567th 2142 26.8%
2024 17.47 1641st 2125 22.8%
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Rank History for White students at Point Arena High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.88 864th 1222 29.3%
2023 56.40 499th 1434 65.2%
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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.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Point Arena High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 161 1 0 5 9 n/a n/a 0 176
1989 147 3 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 156
1990 136 0 5 6 12 n/a n/a 0 159
1991 135 1 1 7 12 n/a n/a 0 156
1992 134 1 0 14 27 n/a n/a 0 176
1993 139 0 1 18 29 n/a n/a 0 187
1994 122 0 0 16 25 n/a n/a 0 163
1995 122 0 4 24 25 n/a n/a 0 175
1996 122 0 4 24 25 n/a n/a 0 175
1997 133 0 4 26 28 n/a n/a 0 191
1998 136 2 2 24 30 n/a n/a 0 194
1999 144 3 2 24 37 n/a n/a 0 210
2000 128 3 1 34 43 n/a n/a 0 209
2001 122 3 1 41 37 n/a n/a 0 204
2002 95 2 1 48 31 n/a n/a 0 177
2003 95 2 1 48 31 n/a n/a 0 177
2004 96 5 1 53 28 n/a n/a 1 184
2005 85 5 1 53 22 n/a n/a 4 170
2006 78 4 2 51 27 n/a n/a 0 162
2007 81 3 0 58 19 n/a n/a 0 161
2008 75 5 1 61 15 n/a n/a 0 157
2009 84 5 2 65 11 0 0 0 167
2010 82 5 3 66 12 0 1 0 169
2011 78 3 2 61 12 0 2 0 158
2012 95 2 0 60 11 0 3 0 171
2013 74 0 1 72 9 0 2 0 158
2014 74 0 3 65 9 0 2 0 153
2015 50 1 1 69 12 0 3 0 136
2016 54 0 1 71 13 0 2 0 141
2017 57 0 1 75 11 0 1 0 145
2018 51 0 1 77 11 0 2 0 142
2019 45 0 1 65 10 0 2 0 123
2020 47 0 1 75 10 0 4 0 137
2021 42 0 2 71 13 0 1 2 131
2022 47 0 1 69 12 0 5 1 135
2023 35 0 0 74 12 0 3 1 125
2024 36 0 0 85 10 1 2 0 134

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 Point Arena High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 176 11.6 15.1 n/a
1989 156 9.9 15.7 n/a
1990 159 11.5 13.8 n/a
1991 156 9.6 16.2 n/a
1992 176 9.8 17.9 29
1993 187 12.2 15.3 4.3
1994 163 10.7 15.2 6.7
1995 175 11.9 14.7 36.6
1996 175 11.9 14.7 36.6
1997 191 12.0 15.9 33
1998 194 10.1 19.2 16.5
1999 210 11.7 17.9 43.8
2000 209 11.9 17.6 53.6
2001 204 13.5 15.1 44.6
2002 177 14.5 12.2 58.2
2003 177 14.5 12.2 58.2
2004 184 14.8 12.4 63.4
2005 170 14.5 11.7 68.1
2006 162 14.8 10.9 64.8
2007 161 14.9 10.8 59
2008 157 17.3 9.1 64.3
2009 167 16.3 9.2 44.9
2010 169 13.6 12.3 59.2
2011 158 n/a n/a 68.4
2012 171 12.8 13.2 n/a
2013 158 11.9 13.1 62.7
2014 153 12.6 12.1 70.6
2015 136 11.0 12.3 77.9
2016 141 11.0 12.8 61.7
2017 145 11.8 12.2 54.5
2018 142 11.9 11.8 62
2019 123 9.5 12.8 63.4
2020 137 n/a n/a 65
2021 131 12.6 10.3 62.6
2022 135 14.9 9.0 57
2023 125 13.0 9.5 59.2
2024 134 14.7 9.1 44.8

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 Point Arena High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 176 11.6 15.1 n/a
1989 156 9.9 15.7 n/a
1990 159 11.5 13.8 n/a
1991 156 9.6 16.2 n/a
1992 176 9.8 17.9 29
1993 187 12.2 15.3 4.3
1994 163 10.7 15.2 6.7
1995 175 11.9 14.7 36.6
1996 175 11.9 14.7 36.6
1997 191 12.0 15.9 33
1998 194 10.1 19.2 16.5
1999 210 11.7 17.9 43.8
2000 209 11.9 17.6 53.6
2001 204 13.5 15.1 44.6
2002 177 14.5 12.2 58.2
2003 177 14.5 12.2 58.2
2004 184 14.8 12.4 63.4
2005 170 14.5 11.7 68.1
2006 162 14.8 10.9 64.8
2007 161 14.9 10.8 59
2008 157 17.3 9.1 64.3
2009 167 16.3 9.2 44.9
2010 169 13.6 12.3 59.2
2011 158 n/a n/a 68.4
2012 171 12.8 13.2 n/a
2013 158 11.9 13.1 62.7
2014 153 12.6 12.1 70.6
2015 136 11.0 12.3 77.9
2016 141 11.0 12.8 61.7
2017 145 11.8 12.2 54.5
2018 142 11.9 11.8 62
2019 123 9.5 12.8 63.4
2020 137 n/a n/a 65
2021 131 12.6 10.3 62.6
2022 135 14.9 9.0 57
2023 125 13.0 9.5 59.2
2024 134 14.7 9.1 44.8

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 Point Arena High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $26,968

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Point Arena High

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 1463rd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1295th of 2348 High schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Point Arena High)30.341.2
 10.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Point Arena Joint Union High)30.643.2
 12.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Point Arena High)15.214.7
 0.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Point Arena Joint Union High)13.913.5
 0.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Point Arena High)18.217.7
 0.5%
   11th Grade Science (Point Arena Joint Union High)17.719.4
 1.8%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Point Arena High)3.921.9
 18%
   12th Grade Science (Point Arena Joint Union High)3.620.6
 17%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students123125
 1.6%
African American00
American Indian1012
 20%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic6574
 13.8%
Pacific Islander00
White4535
 22.2%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.4%59.2%
 4.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Point Arena High

Point Arena High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Arena Elementary
Elementary : Horicon Elementary
Elementary : Kashia Elementary
Elementary : Manchester Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 134 students attended Point Arena High.

Point Arena High ranks 1679th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Point Arena High are 63% Hispanic, 27% White, 7% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.


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