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#4040 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 42% in state

Zoe Barnum High

High School · Eureka City Schools · Eureka, CA

An Eureka City Schools high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

216 West Harris St., Eureka, CA 95501

  • Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-28 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.3 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$16,119

Students at Zoe Barnum High score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 16% in 2024.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2024
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (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 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

82.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Zoe Barnum 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 81Very Walkable
  • Bike 72Very Bikeable
  • 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

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pacific View Charter 2.0Charter · enrollment unverified7.5K–120.3 mi148Compare →
St Bernard's AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–120.3 mi232Compare →
St. Bernard's AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–120.3 mi295Compare →
Eureka Senior HighEnrollment path unverified5.39–121.0 mi1,226Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#1 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

Zoe Barnum High is listed in Eureka City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Zoe Barnum High

Zoe Barnum High is a public high school in Eureka, CA, part of Eureka City Schools, serving approximately 74 students in grades 10th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,040 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Zoe Barnum High

What grades does Zoe Barnum High serve?

Zoe Barnum High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Zoe Barnum High?

Zoe Barnum High has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Zoe Barnum High?

The student-teacher ratio at Zoe Barnum High is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Zoe Barnum High rank in CA?

Zoe Barnum High ranks #4,040 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Zoe Barnum High's MySchoolScout rating?

Zoe Barnum High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Zoe Barnum High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Zoe Barnum High has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Zoe Barnum High a charter school?

No, Zoe Barnum High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Zoe Barnum High a Title I school?

No, Zoe Barnum High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zoe Barnum High?

82.4% of students at Zoe Barnum 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
10th – 12th
Enrollment
74
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
alternative
Setting
Remote Town
County
Humboldt County
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 95501)
22,972
Area median age
39.5
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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