Failing Grade: The Status of Native American Education in Humboldt County
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2020
Level
County, School Board, School District
State(s)
California
Policy Areas
Community Development, Education
This report highlights existing data on Indigenous student academic achievement, school-based mental health supports, and school push-out from school districts across Humboldt County. Educational outcomes for Native American students in Humboldt County are far worse than educational outcomes for other students. A high number of Native students graduate from Humboldt County high schools unprepared to enter the workforce or higher education. The solutions and resources in this document can help counties develop approaches for improving education for indigenous students.