Serving 64 students in grades 7-12, Eel River 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 34%). 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 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (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
School Overview
Eel River Community's student population of 64 students has grown by 120% 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
64 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Rankings
Eel River Community ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eel River Community is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 21-year historical data
American Indian
27%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
37%
20%
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Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eel River Community's ranking?
Eel River Community is ranked #7855 out of 9,523 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 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eel River Community?
The graduation rate of Eel River Community is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Eel River Community?
64 students attend Eel River Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Eel River Community students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 16% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eel River Community?
Eel River Community has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Eel River Community offer ?
Eel River Community offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Eel River Community part of?
Eel River Community is part of Humboldt County Office Of Education School District.
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