Top 3 Best 95540 California Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,094 students in 95540, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 95540, CA are Academy Of The Redwoods, East High (Continuation School) and Fortuna Union High 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 17% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 95540, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95540 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fortuna Union High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95540, CA Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Of The Redwoods
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #22.
East High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
392 16th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
Grades: 10-12
| 66 students
Rank: #33.
Fortuna Union High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
379 12th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4461
Grades: 9-12
| 855 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95540 California

95540, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2292 Newburg Ave
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Grades: 5-8
| 367 students
922 North St
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, East High (Continuation School) and Fortuna Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in 95540, CA?
3 public high schools are located in 95540, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in 95540, CA?
95540, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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