McKinleyville High

556 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

McKinleyville High School, located at 1300 Murray Road in McKinleyville, California, serves as a central educational hub for the community in Humboldt County. As part of the Northern Humboldt Union High School District, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, athletic participation, and student engagement through various extracurricular activities and clubs.

Beyond its academic offerings, McKinleyville High plays a significant role in the local community, often serving as a focal point for school spirit and regional events. The school is committed to providing students with diverse opportunities to develop their interests, ranging from visual and performing arts to career technical education programs. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a focus on student well-being and community involvement, the institution strives to equip its graduates with the skills and character necessary to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.

556

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinleyville High
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	67
Black	5
Asian	6
Two or More	128
American Indian	53
Pacific Islander	3

White
293 (52.8 %)
Two or More
128 (23.1 %)
Hispanic
67 (12.1 %)
American Indian
53 (9.5 %)
Asian
6 (1.1 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Northern Humboldt Union High
Phone:	(707)839-6400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 9 148

Grade 10 150

Grade 11 133

Grade 12 125