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Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 708 students in Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% 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
8 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
708 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1714 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 80-84% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1720 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
# American Indian Students
27 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
155 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
55%
# Black Students
6 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
470 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
66%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
67
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
56
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
56
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
51
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
62
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
68
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
62
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,647 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 61% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,768 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,647
$21,485
Spending / Student
$15,768
$19,787
Best Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osprey Learning Center (Alternative)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6831 Ave. Of The Giants
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Casterlin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24790 Alderpoint Rd.
Blocksburg, CA 95514
(707) 926-5402
Blocksburg, CA 95514
(707) 926-5402
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Whitethorn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16851 Briceland-thorn Rd.
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7420
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7420
Grades: K-6
| 27 students
Rank: #44.
Redway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
344 Humboldt Ave.
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-2526
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-2526
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
Rank: #55.
South Fork High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6831 Ave. Of The Giants
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #66.
Miranda Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6831 Ave. Of The Giants
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Grades: 7-8
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
Casterlin High School
Magnet School
24790 Alderpoint Rd.
Blocksburg, CA 95514
(707) 926-5402
Blocksburg, CA 95514
(707) 926-5402
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Osprey Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
344 Humboldt Ave.
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-2526
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-2526
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District?
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 708 students.
What is the rank of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District?
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is ranked #1714 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District?
66% of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District?
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,768 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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