For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,046 students in Fortuna Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Fortuna Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,046 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fortuna Union High School District, which is ranked #1144 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1105 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.7%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Hispanic
32%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
56%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,733 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,606 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$20 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,733
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,606
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Fortuna Union High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Of The Redwoods
Alternative 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
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Fortuna Union High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
379 12th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4461
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4461
Gr: 9-12 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
East High (Continuation School)
Alternative 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
Gr: 10-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fortuna Union High School District?
Fortuna Union High School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,046 students.
What is the rank of Fortuna Union High School District?
Fortuna Union High School District is ranked #1144 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fortuna Union High School District?
56% of Fortuna Union High School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fortuna Union High School District?
Fortuna Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fortuna Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,606 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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