Serving 556 students in grades 9-12, Mckinleyville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinleyville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Mckinleyville High School's student population of 556 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mckinleyville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinleyville High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4047 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
12%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
23%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinleyville High School's ranking?
Mckinleyville High School is ranked #4047 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mckinleyville High School often compared to?
Mckinleyville 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mckinleyville High School?
The graduation rate of Mckinleyville High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mckinleyville High School?
556 students attend Mckinleyville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mckinleyville High School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinleyville High School?
Mckinleyville High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mckinleyville High School offer ?
Mckinleyville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mckinleyville High School part of?
Mckinleyville High School is part of Northern Humboldt Union High School District.
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