Eureka High School or EHS, formerly Eureka Senior High School, is a public high school in Eureka, California.
Serving 1,226 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 33%). 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eureka Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Eureka Senior High School's student population of 1,226 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1896
Colors
Green, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eureka Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eureka Senior High School is 0.70, 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
#4238 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Logger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eureka Senior High School's ranking?
Eureka Senior High School is ranked #4238 out of 9,602 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 33% 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 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Eureka Senior High School?
1,226 students attend Eureka Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Eureka Senior High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eureka Senior High School?
Eureka Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher 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 School District.
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