Below Average
#7399 of 9,539 schools in CA
Fortuna Union High
High School · Fortuna Union High · Fortuna, CA
A high school in Fortuna, CA where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
379 12th St., Fortuna, CA 95540
- Math 13% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fortuna Union High score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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
59.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fortuna Union 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 10–12 | 0.2 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Eel River CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| New Life ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Koinonia Academy PspPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 5.0 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
- #3 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
Fortuna Union High is listed in Fortuna Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fortuna Union High
Fortuna Union High is a public high school in Fortuna, CA, part of Fortuna Union High, serving approximately 871 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,399 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fortuna Union High
What grades does Fortuna Union High serve?
Fortuna Union High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fortuna Union High?
Fortuna Union High has an enrollment of approximately 871 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fortuna Union High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fortuna Union High is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fortuna Union High rank in CA?
Fortuna Union High ranks #7,399 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fortuna Union High's MySchoolScout rating?
Fortuna Union High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Fortuna Union High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fortuna Union High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fortuna Union High a charter school?
No, Fortuna Union High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fortuna Union High a Title I school?
No, Fortuna Union High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fortuna Union High?
59.9% of students at Fortuna Union 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
- 871
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (707) 725-4461
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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