Eureka High School or EHS, formerly Eureka Senior High School, is a public high school in Eureka, California.
Serving 1,162 students in grades 9-12, Eureka Senior High School ranks in the top 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,162 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eureka Senior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Eureka, CA, covering approximately 16.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest boundary being about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eureka Senior High School's student population of 1,162 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,162 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1896
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eureka Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eureka Senior High School is 0.71, 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
#4243 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Red
School Mascot
Logger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eureka Senior High School's ranking?
Eureka Senior High School is ranked #4243 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Eureka Senior High School often compared to?
Eureka Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arcata High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eureka Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Eureka Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Eureka Senior High School?
1,162 students attend Eureka Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Eureka Senior High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eureka Senior High School?
Eureka Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Eureka Senior High School offer ?
Eureka Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Eureka Senior High School part of?
Eureka Senior High School is part of Eureka City Schools.
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