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#6681 of 9,539 schools in CA
Eureka Senior High
High School · Eureka City Schools · Eureka, CA
An Eureka City Schools high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1915 J St., Eureka, CA 95501
- Math 15% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Eureka Senior High score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Eureka Senior High 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| St. Bernard's AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Pacific View Charter 2.0Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Alder Grove Charter School 2Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 438 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Eureka City Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,119NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eureka Senior High is listed in Eureka City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eureka Senior High
Eureka Senior High is a public high school in Eureka, CA, part of Eureka City Schools, serving approximately 1,226 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,681 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eureka Senior High
What grades does Eureka Senior High serve?
Eureka Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Eureka Senior High?
Eureka Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eureka Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eureka Senior High is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eureka Senior High rank in CA?
Eureka Senior High ranks #6,681 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Eureka Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Eureka Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eureka Senior High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Eureka Senior High a charter school?
No, Eureka Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eureka Senior High a Title I school?
No, Eureka Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eureka Senior High?
62.1% of students at Eureka Senior High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (707) 441-2508
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- 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.
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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