Zoe Barnum High

Zoe Barnum High is an alternative high school located in Eureka, California, in Humboldt County. The school serves students from grade 10 through 12 and currently has a student body of 74 pupils. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.5:1, Zoe Barnum High offers personalized attention to its students.

Four full-time equivalent teachers work at the school, providing support in various alternative education programs designed for diverse learning needs. Academically, Zoe Barnum High has a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and is ranked 6404th among California schools, which places it around the 33rd percentile statewide. In reading and math proficiency tests, only 26% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while just 5% reach that level in Math.

These scores suggest areas for improvement but also highlight the school's commitment to supporting individual student growth. Zoe Barnum High is situated in a remote town setting, offering a close-knit community atmosphere where relationships between staff and students can flourish.

With an enrollment of 74 students, Zoe Barnum High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Zoe Barnum High are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.