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1915 J Street, Eureka, CA 95501-3052
Summary
Eureka Senior High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 52nd percentile among comparable California schools.
50.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending down.
Math is weaker: 23.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 808/1,596 (49th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 740/1,596 (54th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,162 |
| Low-Income Students | 720 (62.0%) |
| English Learners | 140 (12.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading was unchanged from last year and fell 3.6 points over the full period. Math rose 2.0 points from last year and rose 7.9 points over the full period.
•Math +7.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
50.6% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 808 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 55.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 26% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 20% to 26%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
23.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.1-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
English-learner math proficiency held steady at 0.0%, while English-only results rose. The gap widened.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Eureka Senior High rank in California?
Eureka Senior High ranks No. 808 of 1,596 in reading and No. 740 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Eureka Senior High compare with other schools in Eureka?
Eureka Senior High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Eureka with 2026 results.
Explore schools in EurekaHow does Eureka Senior High compare with other schools in Humboldt County?
Eureka Senior High is No. 7 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 9 9–12 schools in Humboldt County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Humboldt CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Eureka Senior HighThis school | 23.0% | 50.6% |
| Academy of the Redwoods | 62.5% | 87.5% |
