Union Street Charter

470 Union St.
Arcata, CA 95521
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 97 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Union Street Charter ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Union Street Charter's student population of 97 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
97 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Union Street Charter ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Street Charter is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#148 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Union Street Charter, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Union Street Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union Street Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Union Street Charter and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
8%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Union Street Charter and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
White
82%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Union Street Charter and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Union Street Charter and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Union Street Charter.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Union Street Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Union Street Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Union Street Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Street Charter's ranking?
Union Street Charter is ranked #148 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Union Street Charter often compared to?
Union Street Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Jacoby Creek by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Union Street Charter?
97 students attend Union Street Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Union Street Charter students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Street Charter?
Union Street Charter has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Union Street Charter offer ?
Union Street Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Union Street Charter part of?
Union Street Charter is part of Union Street Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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