Excellent
#1549 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
East High (continuation)
High School · Fortuna Union High · Fortuna, CA
A Fortuna Union High high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
379 12th St., Fortuna, CA 95540
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East High (continuation) score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021, across a 7-year record (2015–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East High (continuation) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,424/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fortuna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,346
Median home value
$362,400
Median rent
$1,135/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna Union HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 871 | Compare → |
| Eel River CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 7–12 | 0.6 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| New Life ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Koinonia Academy PspPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 4.9 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fortuna Union High
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,711NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
East High (continuation) is listed in Fortuna Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East High (continuation)
East High (continuation) is a public high school in Fortuna, CA, part of Fortuna Union High, serving approximately 47 students in grades 10th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,549 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East High (continuation)
What grades does East High (continuation) serve?
East High (continuation) serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend East High (continuation)?
East High (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East High (continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at East High (continuation) is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East High (continuation) rank in CA?
East High (continuation) ranks #1,549 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is East High (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?
East High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East High (continuation)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East High (continuation) has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Is East High (continuation) a charter school?
No, East High (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East High (continuation) a Title I school?
No, East High (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East High (continuation)?
72.3% of students at East High (continuation) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Humboldt County
- Phone
- (707) 725-4463
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 95540)
- 14,641
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95540; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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