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High Schools in Fortuna Union High

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At a glance

DistrictFortuna Union High760^th of 1,543 California districtsFull district overview →

Schools

1,046

Students

5-star school

Top rankedAcademy of the Redwoods80^th of 2,162 California high schools

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Biggest riser

Fortuna Union High up 131 spots statewide this year

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Newly ranked this year

East High (Continuation)

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Summary:

The Fortuna Union High school district in California includes three high schools serving grades 9-12: the comprehensive Fortuna Union High, the specialized Academy of the Redwoods, and the alternative East High (Continuation).

Academy of the Redwoods is the clear standout, ranking among the top schools in the state with exceptionally high proficiency rates in English (81%), Math (70%), and Science (62%), along with a high graduation rate and low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, the traditional Fortuna Union High shows average English proficiency but a significant need for improvement in mathematics, where only 11% of students are proficient. East High (Continuation), which serves at-risk students, faces profound challenges with very low academic proficiency and extremely high chronic absenteeism, despite receiving the highest per-student funding in the district.

Key takeaways for parents include the dramatic performance differences between school models within the same district. The specialized academy achieves outstanding results with lower per-student spending, while the comprehensive high school struggles notably in math. The district-wide chronic absenteeism rate is higher than the state average, indicating a common area for focus. The data suggests that the educational approach and student population served are significant factors in outcomes, with the continuation school requiring intensive support for its high-needs students.

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Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East High (Continuation)	Public	10-12	392 16th St.	Fortuna	95540	Humboldt County	Fortuna Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 725-4463	66	4	17.3	84.8%	33 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (37.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.6%)	1 (1.5%)	1 (1.5%)	12	1915^th of 2162 public high schools	11.4%					(n/a)			8.3	8.3	10.7	10.7	0.0	0.0	$22,850	$19,152	$3,698
Fortuna Union High	Public	9-12	379 12th St.	Fortuna	95540	Humboldt County	Fortuna Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 725-4461	826	40	20.5	66.1%	446 (54.0%)	1 (0.1%)	287 (34.7%)	3 (0.4%)	33 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.3%)	40.1	1255^th of 2162 public high schools	42.0%		34.4	1386^th of 2159 public high schools	35.8%	131		24.7	17.3	21.2	45.2	45.2	11.4	11.4	$21,788	$20,272	$1,516
Academy of the Redwoods	Public	9-12	7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.	Eureka	95540	Humboldt County	Fortuna Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 476-4203	154	7	23.2	37.7%	103 (66.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (15.6%)	7 (4.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (10.4%)	95.9	80^th of 2162 public high schools	96.3%		96.5	76^th of 2159 public high schools	96.5%	4	60.0			62.2	81.1	81.1	70.3	70.3	$17,026	$16,020	$1,006

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Fortuna Elementary	0.43 mi	5	1192^nd
Humboldt County Office of Education	0.64 mi	6
Redwood Preparatory Charter District	1.78 mi	1	289^th
Hydesville Elementary	4.41 mi	1	405^th
Loleta Union Elementary	4.87 mi	2

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.