Six Rivers Charter High School is a WASC accredited charter school part of the Northern Humboldt Union High School District. It is located on Arcata High School's campus at 1720 M Street in downtown Arcata, California. The school charter places a limit on the number of students in attendance at one hundred.
Six Rivers Charter High School serves 113 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Six Rivers Charter High School's student population of 113 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Six Rivers Charter High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
60%
20%
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirates
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Six Rivers Charter High School often compared to?
Six Rivers Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arcata High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Six Rivers Charter High School?
113 students attend Six Rivers Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Six Rivers Charter High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Six Rivers Charter High School?
Six Rivers Charter High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Six Rivers Charter High School offer ?
Six Rivers Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Six Rivers Charter High School part of?
Six Rivers Charter High School is part of Six Rivers Charter High School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school promotes itself as offering alternative learning, yet the principal has demonstrated at best a misunderstanding, and at worst, a clear bias against students with special needs. Discipline enforcement is erratic and favors some over others.
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