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Union Street Charter

470 Union St.
Arcata, CA 95521
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 99 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 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 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 99 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

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 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#148 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
80-89%
33%
80-89%
47%
≥80%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
70%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
99 students attend Union Street Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Union Street Charter students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% 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 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 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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