For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,066 students in Fortuna Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Fortuna Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
1,066 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Fortuna Union High School District, which is ranked #1065 of all 1,931 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 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1087 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
46 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
330 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
55%
# Black Students
1 Student
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
610 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
57%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
63 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
283
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
257
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
282
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
244
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,452 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,805 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,452
$21,485
Spending / Student
$15,805
$19,787
Best Fortuna Union High School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Of The Redwoods
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Fortuna Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
379 12th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4461
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4461
Grades: 9-12
| 830 students
Rank: #33.
East High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
392 16th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
Grades: 10-12
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fortuna Union High School District?
Fortuna Union High School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,066 students.
What is the rank of Fortuna Union High School District?
Fortuna Union High School District is ranked #1065 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fortuna Union High School District?
57% of Fortuna Union High School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fortuna Union High School District?
Fortuna Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fortuna Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,805 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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