For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,066 students in 95540, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 95540, CA are Academy Of The Redwoods, Fortuna Union High School and East High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95540 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95540, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95540 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fortuna Union High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95540, CA Public High 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
95540, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eel River Success Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2292 Newburg Ave
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Grades: 5-8
| 367 students
Strongs Creek Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
922 North St
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5303
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5303
Grades: 9-10
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 95540, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 95540, CA include Academy Of The Redwoods, Fortuna Union High School and East High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in 95540?
3 public high schools are located in 95540.
What is the racial composition of students in 95540?
95540 public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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