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Eureka City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,619 students in Eureka City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Eureka City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% 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
10,378 Schools
# Students
3,619 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Eureka City Schools School District, which is ranked #1267 of all 1,939 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 95% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1263 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
# American Indian Students
195 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
440 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
12%
12%
# Hispanic Students
913 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
56%
# Black Students
76 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,552 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
43%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
51 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
389 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
290
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
210
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
235
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
218
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
214
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
214
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
216
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
320
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
348
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
360
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
356
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
351
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
287
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,989 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,055 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,989
$19,801
Spending / Student
$15,055
$18,236
Best Eureka City Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eureka Senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1915 J St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2508
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2508
Grades: 9-12
| 1,281 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3322 Dolbeer St.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2547
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2547
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Catherine L. Zane Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2155 S St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2470
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2470
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3901 G St.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2552
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2552
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: #55.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Park St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2482
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2482
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #66.
Zoe Barnum High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 W. Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Grades: 10-12
| 73 students
Rank: #77.
Winship Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Cypress Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2487
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2487
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: #88.
Alice Birney Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
717 S. Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2495
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2495
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eureka City Schools School District?
Eureka City Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,619 students.
What is the rank of Eureka City Schools School District?
Eureka City Schools School District is ranked #1267 out of 1,939 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eureka City Schools School District?
43% of Eureka City Schools School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eureka City Schools School District?
Eureka City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Eureka City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,055 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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