McKinleyville High
1300 Murray Road, McKinleyville, CA 95519-3503
Summary
McKinleyville High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 54th percentile among comparable California schools.
50.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 25.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 25.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 804/1,596 (50th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 662/1,596 (59th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 566 |
| Low-Income Students | 258 (45.6%) |
| English Learners | 15 (2.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.0 points from last year and rose 19.9 points over the full period. Math rose 2.1 points from last year and rose 7.0 points over the full period.
•Math +7.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
50.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 804 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 30% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 22%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
25.2% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It held steady over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does McKinleyville High compare within the district?
McKinleyville High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Northern Humboldt Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does McKinleyville High rank in California?
McKinleyville High ranks No. 804 of 1,596 in reading and No. 662 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at McKinleyville High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 44.2% meet the reading standard and 23.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does McKinleyville High compare with other schools in Humboldt County?
McKinleyville High is No. 6 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 9 9–12 schools in Humboldt County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Humboldt CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| McKinleyville HighThis school | 25.2% | 50.8% |
| Arcata High | 33.3% | 62.0% |
| Six Rivers Charter High | 25.9% | 57.7% |
