Northcoast Preparatory Academy Middle School in Arcata, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Northcoast Preparatory Academy Middle School is a public school in Arcata, California that is part of Arcata Elementary School District. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

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285 Bayside Rd

Arcata, CA 95521 View local requests

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Northcoast Preparatory Academy Middle School Demographics

61%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

23%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Northcoast Preparatory Academy Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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