Pacific Coast High (Continuation)

39 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pacific Coast High School, located in Arcata, California, is a specialized **continuation high school** within the Northern Humboldt Union High School District. As a continuation program, it is specifically designed to serve students who are at risk of not graduating, providing a flexible and supportive alternative to the traditional high school environment. The school focuses on credit recovery and individualized instruction, allowing students to work at their own pace to meet graduation requirements and gain the necessary skills for post-secondary success.

Because of its smaller setting, Pacific Coast High emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where students receive more personalized attention from staff. The curriculum is tailored to address the unique academic and social-emotional needs of its student body, often incorporating vocational training or specialized guidance to help students navigate challenges and re-engage with their education. By fostering a smaller, more focused learning environment, the school serves as a vital pathway for students who thrive outside of the conventional classroom structure.

Total Students

2.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pacific Coast High (Continuation)
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	5
Two or More	1
American Indian	5

White
27 (71.1 %)
Hispanic
5 (13.2 %)
American Indian
5 (13.2 %)
Two or More
1 (2.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Northern Humboldt Union High
Phone:	(707)822-2443
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	39
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 11 15

Grade 12 24