Top Rankings
Eureka City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,537 students in Eureka City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Eureka City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,537 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Eureka City Schools School District, which is ranked #1262 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1263 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.63
# American Indian Students
151 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
377 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
11%
12%
# Hispanic Students
947 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
56%
# Black Students
63 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,514 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
43%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
57 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
427 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
304
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
211
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
240
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
233
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
226
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
208
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
310
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
289
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
316
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
328
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
314
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
342
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,383 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,404 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$55 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$17,383
$19,974

Spending / Student
$15,404
$18,396

Best Eureka City Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eureka Senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1915 J St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2508
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2508
Grades: 9-12
| 1,226 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3322 Dolbeer St.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2547
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2547
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Catherine L. Zane Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2155 S St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2470
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2470
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3901 G St.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2552
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2552
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #55.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Park St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2482
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2482
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
Zoe Barnum High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 West Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Grades: 10-12
| 74 students
Rank: #77.
Winship Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Cypress Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2487
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2487
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #88.
Alice Birney Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
717 South Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2495
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2495
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eureka City Schools School District?
Eureka City Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,537 students.
What is the rank of Eureka City Schools School District?
Eureka City Schools School District is ranked #1262 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eureka City Schools School District?
43% of Eureka City Schools School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eureka City Schools School District?
Eureka City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Eureka City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,404 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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