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#6141 of 9,539 schools in CA
Eureka Community
High School · Humboldt County Office of Education · Eureka, CA
A Humboldt County Office of Education high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1820 Sixth St., Eureka, CA 95501
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 5% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Eureka Community score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 2% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Eureka Community 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 89Very Walkable
- Bike 98Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High4,301/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eureka), 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
$55,076
Median home value
$389,900
Median rent
$1,151/mo
College educated
33.6%
Homeownership
42.2%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Grove Charter School 2Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Eureka Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,226 | Compare → |
| Humboldt County Office of Education Juvenile Hall CourtEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Gospel Outreach SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Humboldt County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $153,154NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Eureka Community is listed in Humboldt County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eureka Community
Eureka Community is a public high school in Eureka, CA, part of Humboldt County Office of Education, serving approximately 101 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,141 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eureka Community
What grades does Eureka Community serve?
Eureka Community serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Eureka Community?
Eureka Community has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eureka Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Eureka Community is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eureka Community rank in CA?
Eureka Community ranks #6,141 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Eureka Community's MySchoolScout rating?
Eureka Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Eureka Community?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eureka Community has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Eureka Community a charter school?
No, Eureka Community is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eureka Community a Title I school?
No, Eureka Community is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eureka Community?
96.0% of students at Eureka Community 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Humboldt County
- Phone
- (707) 445-7108
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- Area population (ZIP 95501)
- 22,972
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 95501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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