Eureka Senior High School

1915 J St.
Eureka, CA 95501

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Tel: (707) 441-2508

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Eureka Senior High School serves 1,172 students in grades 9-12.

Eureka Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,172 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 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:

School Overview

Eureka Senior High School's student population of 1,172 students has grown by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,172 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

56 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Eureka Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Eureka Senior High School is 0.69, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2028 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

13%

12%

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Hispanic

21%

56%

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Black

White

50%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.69

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Eureka Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

96%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Eureka Senior High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Eureka City Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

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?

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 85%.

How many students attend Eureka Senior High School?

1,172 students attend Eureka Senior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Eureka Senior High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,172 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education