For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,046 students in Fortuna, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fortuna, CA are Academy Of The Redwoods, Fortuna Union High School and East High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fortuna, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Fortuna have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Fortuna, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fortuna, CA (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%
Fortuna, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eel River Success Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2292 Newburg Ave
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Gr: 5-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Strongs Creek Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
922 North St
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5303
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5303
Gr: 9-10 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fortuna, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fortuna, CA include Academy Of The Redwoods, Fortuna Union High School and East High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Fortuna?
3 public high schools are located in Fortuna.
What is the racial composition of students in Fortuna?
Fortuna public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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