Serving 97 students in grades 7-12, Eureka Community ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eureka Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Eureka Community's student population of 97 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eureka Community ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eureka Community is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
15%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
59%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eureka Community's ranking?
Eureka Community is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eureka Community?
The graduation rate of Eureka Community is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Eureka Community?
97 students attend Eureka Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Eureka Community students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eureka Community?
Eureka Community has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Eureka Community offer ?
Eureka Community offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Eureka Community part of?
Eureka Community is part of Humboldt County Office Of Education School District.
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