Serving 234 students in grades 9-12, South Fork 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Fork High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Fork High School's student population of 234 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Fork High School is 0.42, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
74%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Fork High School?
The graduation rate of South Fork High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend South Fork High School?
234 students attend South Fork High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of South Fork High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Fork High School?
South Fork High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South Fork High School offer ?
South Fork High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Fork High School part of?
South Fork High School is part of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 4/23/2008
Considering the lack of funding, the quality of academic programs is fairly high. There is an excellent music program, with a gifted teacher. Sports are offered. The facilities are old and rundown - state funding should be sought to improve them (but California is in a financial crisis, so there you go). There are some inspired teachers at this school, and there are some slackers as well. The best part of the school might be the student body. The kids are quite tolerant of diversity (although racial diversity at this school is minimal), and bullying is minimal. It would be nice if they were more overtly supportive of each other, but I think, compared to other schools, they are doing a great job. A good percentage of students continue there education after high school, many of which go on to four year colleges successfully.
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