Fortuna Union High School or FUHS, is a public high school in Fortuna, California. The school serves a large area of the midsection of Humboldt County. Despite this, enrollment is down from a recent high of 1,159 in 2000–01 to 844 in 2013–14.
Serving 871 students in grades 9-12, Fortuna Union High School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 871 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fortuna Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fortuna Union High School's student population of 871 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
871 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fortuna Union High School 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 Fortuna Union High School is 0.60, which is less 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
#7106 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fortuna Union High School's ranking?
Fortuna Union High School is ranked #7106 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fortuna Union High School often compared to?
Fortuna Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arcata High School, Eureka Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fortuna Union High School?
The graduation rate of Fortuna Union High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fortuna Union High School?
871 students attend Fortuna Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Fortuna Union High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fortuna Union High School?
Fortuna Union High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fortuna Union High School offer ?
Fortuna Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fortuna Union High School part of?
Fortuna Union High School is part of Fortuna Union High School District.
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