Serving 235 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Coastal Grove Charter 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coastal Grove Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Coastal Grove Charter's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Coastal Grove Charter School educates K-8 children in Arcata and surrounding communities...
School Rankings
Coastal Grove Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coastal Grove Charter is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3828 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
77%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coastal Grove Charter's ranking?
Coastal Grove Charter is ranked #3828 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Coastal Grove Charter often compared to?
Coastal Grove Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Fuente Nueva Charter, Arcata Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Coastal Grove Charter?
235 students attend Coastal Grove Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Coastal Grove Charter students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coastal Grove Charter?
Coastal Grove Charter has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Coastal Grove Charter offer ?
Coastal Grove Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Coastal Grove Charter part of?
Coastal Grove Charter is part of Coastal Grove Charter School District.
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