5.6avg / 10

Humboldt County Office of Education School District

School District · Eureka, California

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 297

Teachers (FTE): 26

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

3 high

Enrollment

297

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.4:1

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

3 high

Enrollment

297

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.4:1

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How this district compares

California rank

#501 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$153,154

+$135,507 vs California median

District size

297 students

Smaller than California median

The short answer

Humboldt County Office of Education ranks #501 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Humboldt County Office of Education's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Eel River Community (7.2/10), Eureka Community (5.7/10), and Glen Paul (3.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Humboldt County Office of Education

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Eel River Community	7.2 / 10	High	—	63
2	Eureka Community	5.7 / 10	High	—	101
3	Glen Paul	3.9 / 10	Other	—	121

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About Humboldt County Office of Education

Humboldt County Office of Education is a Eureka, California school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 297 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. District-level spending was $153,154 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Humboldt County Office of Education demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Eel River Community, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Humboldt County Office of Education students show an average math proficiency of 19.1% and ELA proficiency of 20.2%.

The district includes 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Humboldt County Office of Education, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency19.1%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency20.2%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Humboldt County Office of Education with test data.

Schools in Humboldt County Office of Education

5 schools

High Schools3

Southern Humboldt Community

4—

Other Schools2

Glen Paul

1213.9

Humboldt County Office of Education Juvenile Hall Court

8—

District Details

State: California
City: Eureka
Total Enrollment: 297
Teachers (FTE): 26
District spending per student: $153,154NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Humboldt County Office of Education?

Humboldt County Office of Education has 5 schools in total — 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Humboldt County Office of Education?

The average composite rating for Humboldt County Office of Education is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Humboldt County Office of Education?

Humboldt County Office of Education's district-level spending was $153,154 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Humboldt County Office of Education?

The average student-teacher ratio in Humboldt County Office of Education is 11.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Humboldt County Office of Education?

Eel River Community is the highest-rated school in Humboldt County Office of Education with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Humboldt County Office of Education?

Across schools in Humboldt County Office of Education with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 20.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Humboldt County Office of Education compare to other districts in California?

Humboldt County Office of Education has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 5 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: 5.6/10
Math Proficiency: 19.1%
ELA Proficiency: 20.2%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.