Northern Humboldt Union High School District’s schools enrolled 1,754 students in the 2023-24 school year, 1.7% less than the previous year, according to the California Department of Education.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 50% of them were girls, and 49.2% were boys.
Data also showed that most of the students were white, making up 60% of the Northern Humboldt Union High School District’s total enrollment.
Northern Humboldt Union High School District covers five schools within Humboldt County with its main office in McKinleyville.
Among the five schools in Northern Humboldt Union High School District, Arcata High School recorded the highest enrollment of 1,011 students in the 2023-24 school year.
Although chronic absenteeism in California decreased in 2023, it remains double the pre-pandemic rate. According to the Public Policy Institute of California, chronic absenteeism in the state public schools reached 25% in 2023, up from 12% in 2019.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Arcata High School | 1,011 |
| McKinleyville High School | 549 |
| Six Rivers Charter High School | 106 |
| Mad River High (Continuation) | 48 |
| Pacific Coast High (Continuation) | 40 |
