Six Rivers Charter High School is a WASC accredited charter school part of the Northern Humboldt Union High School District. It is located on Arcata High School's campus at 1720 M Street in downtown Arcata, California. The school charter places a limit on the number of students in attendance at one hundred.
Serving 106 students in grades 9-12, Six Rivers Charter High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Six Rivers Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Six Rivers Charter High School's student population of 106 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Black, Maroon, Pink
School Calendar
School Rankings
Six Rivers Charter High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Six Rivers Charter High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4005 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
59%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirates
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Six Rivers Charter High School's ranking?
Six Rivers Charter High School is ranked #4005 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Six Rivers Charter High School often compared to?
Six Rivers Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arcata High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Six Rivers Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Six Rivers Charter High School is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Six Rivers Charter High School?
106 students attend Six Rivers Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Six Rivers Charter High School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Six Rivers Charter High School?
Six Rivers Charter High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Six Rivers Charter High School offer ?
Six Rivers Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Six Rivers Charter High School part of?
Six Rivers Charter High School is part of Northern Humboldt Union High School District.
School Reviews
2 4/19/2008
This school promotes itself as offering alternative learning, yet the principal has demonstrated at best a misunderstanding, and at worst, a clear bias against students with special needs. Discipline enforcement is erratic and favors some over others.
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