Arcata High School
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| Arcata High School | |
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| Address | |
| 1720 M Street Arcata, California 95521 |
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| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Principal | Dave Navarre |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Enrollment | 826 (2012-2013) |
| Color(s) | Black and Orange |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Team name | Tigers |
| Website | https://ahs-nhuhsd-ca.schoolloop.com/ |
Arcata High School is located at 1720 M Street in downtown Arcata, California. It is the primary public high school in Arcata, and it includes students in grades 9 through 12.
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History
Arcata High School was the first high school in Humboldt County, established in the late 19th century. In August of 1894, an election was held involving the elementary school districts of Janes, Bayside, and Jacoby. The vote resulted in favor of founding a new high school. It was determined that the high school should be placed in Arcata, and named Arcata Union High School.
The first classes took place on January 7th, 1885, in a one room grammar school, with thirteen students in attendance. In 1903 in order to support the growth of the high school, a 6,000 dollar bond passed. This bond was used to construct a the first school building on 16th and G streets, in Arcata. In 1912 enrollment reached 100 students. New buildings opened in 1920, 1924, and 1943. In 1944 enrollment had reached 500 students, employing 21 teachers. In 1947 construction began on a new classroom wing and gymnasium. In 1952 the schools metal shop building, and science wing began construction. In 1956 construction began on the wood shop building.
In 1994 Arcata High School had an enrollment of 940 students, with 53 certified staff, and 24 classified support staff. [1]
Demographics
The total student population as of 2012 - 2013 was 826 with 49% male and 51% female.[2] As of 2010, the school had an ethnic makeup of 93.6% Caucasian, 2.5% Latino, 13.9% Native American, 3.0% Asian-American, 1.6% African-American, 1.0% Pacific Islander, and 0.8% Filipino. 29% of the students are socioeconomically disadvantaged, 1.0% are English learners, and 13.5% have disabilities.[3]
Academics
Arcata High School has an Advanced Placement program for those who wish to gain college credit and take more advanced classes.
The high school contains both a charter school and continuation school on campus, Six Rivers Charter High School and Pacific Coast High respectively.
The average class size is 26, textbooks and instructional materials are provided by the school.
All the teachers at Arcata High have a full teaching credential. 59% of students pass the English-language portion of the California High School Exit Exam and 56% pass the mathematics section. As of 2012[update], the school had an API rating of 815.[4]
Students at Arcata High are also given the opportunity to earn college credit by taking classes at the nearby Humboldt State University.
Arts
Arcata High School has a number of special programs through the Arcata Arts Institute, which helps students with a particular interest in the arts (music, dance, acting, etc.) to pursue their interests, a Madrigal Choir,[5] and the ARMACK Orchestra.
As part of the Northern Humboldt Union High School District, Arcata High School is closely affiliated with the only other public high school in the district, McKinleyville High School, and groups such as the orchestra and the jazz band, as well as some drama productions combine students from the schools.
In fall of 2007 all four choir members who tried out for the California State Honor Choir were accepted.
Athletics
Arcata is part of the Humboldt-Del Norte League of the CIF North Coast Section (NCS). The school fields a varsity team for every sport NCS offers.
Clubs
Arcata High School has various student managed, faculty supervised clubs. These include a wide variety of foreign language clubs including French, German, and Spanish. The school has a thriving maker culture, shown by the Maker Club, Girls Who Code, and Entrepreneurs' Club. Many clubs are dedicated to social change such as the Gay-Straight Alliance, Interact Club, The Girl Effect, Green Club, and Peace on Earth Movement. Arcata High School also has clubs relating to art, such as Art Club and Drama Club. Arcata High School also publishes it's own news paper written by the Pepper Box Club.[6].
Notable alumni
- Chris Hesse, drummer from the rock band Hoobastank[7]
- Medal of Honor recipient James Allen Taylor[8] graduated in 1954 or 1955
- Christa Johnson, LPGA professional golfer.[9]
- Geoffrey Owens, an actor best known as Elvin Tibideaux in The Cosby show[10]
Notes
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- ↑ Arcata High School, Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accreditation, 2012-2013
- ↑ EESARC 2010-2011 Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2010–11 For Arcata High, School Accountability Report Card, 2010-2011
- ↑ http://www.times-standard.com/ci_14919026
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- ↑ Playing With Knives: Chris Hesse of Hoobastank
- ↑ Taylor, James Allen, MOH Citation, 2013
- ↑ Christa Johnson, LPGA Tour
- ↑ Geoffrey Owens Talks About Growing Up, The Cosby Show, and Life Now
External links
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