Serving 74 students in grades 10-12, Zoe Barnum 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zoe Barnum High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Zoe Barnum High School's student population of 74 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Zoe Barnum High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zoe Barnum High School is 0.65, 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
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
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 Zoe Barnum High School's ranking?
Zoe Barnum High School is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zoe Barnum High School?
The graduation rate of Zoe Barnum High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Zoe Barnum High School?
74 students attend Zoe Barnum High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Zoe Barnum High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zoe Barnum High School?
Zoe Barnum High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Zoe Barnum High School offer ?
Zoe Barnum High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Zoe Barnum High School part of?
Zoe Barnum High School is part of Eureka City Schools School District.
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