7.0 avg / 10

Fortuna Union High School District

School District · Fortuna, California

Last updated: July 2026

Students: 1,083

Teachers (FTE): 57

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,711

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,711

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

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How this district compares

California rank

#190 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,711

$1,936 vs California median

District size

1,083 students

Smaller than California median

The short answer

Fortuna Union High ranks #190 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Fortuna Union High's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Academy of the Redwoods (8.1/10), East High (continuation) (8.0/10), and Fortuna Union High (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Fortuna Union High

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Academy of the Redwoods	8.1 / 10	High	—	165
2	East High (continuation)	8.0 / 10	High	—	47
3	Fortuna Union High	4.9 / 10	High	—	871

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About Fortuna Union High

Fortuna Union High is a Fortuna, California school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,083 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. The district invests $15,711 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.0/10, Fortuna Union High is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Academy of the Redwoods, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Fortuna Union High students show an average math proficiency of 37.3% and ELA proficiency of 53.2%.

The district includes 3 high schools.

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Schools in Fortuna Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 37.3%

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ELA Proficiency 53.2%

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Average proficiency across all schools in Fortuna Union High with test data.

Schools in Fortuna Union High

3 schools

High Schools 3

Academy of the Redwoods

165 8.1

East High (continuation)

47 8.0

Fortuna Union High

871 4.9

District Details

State: California
City: Fortuna
Total Enrollment: 1,083
Teachers (FTE): 57
Child Poverty Rate: 0.2%
Data Year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fortuna Union High?

Fortuna Union High has 3 schools in total — 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Fortuna Union High?

The average composite rating for Fortuna Union High is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Fortuna Union High?

Fortuna Union High spends $15,711 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Fortuna Union High?

The average student-teacher ratio in Fortuna Union High is 19:1.

What is the top-rated school in Fortuna Union High?

Academy of the Redwoods is the highest-rated school in Fortuna Union High with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Fortuna Union High?

Across schools in Fortuna Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Fortuna Union High compare to other districts in California?

Fortuna Union High has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 7.0/10
Math Proficiency: 37.3%
ELA Proficiency: 53.2%

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Academy of the Redwoods

East High (continuation)