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Best Schools in Fortuna, CA
Fortuna, CA has 16 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,104 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Fortuna meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fortuna, CA
The top high schools in Fortuna, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eureka Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eureka City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1295 Students
2. Ferndale High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 125 Students
3. Fortuna Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fortuna Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 830 Students
4. East High (continuation)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fortuna Union High • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 64 Students
5. Eel River Community
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 55 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fortuna, CA
The top middle schools in Fortuna, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winship Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eureka City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
2. Fortuna Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fortuna Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 237 Students
3. South Bay Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Bay Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 127 Students
4. Toddy Thomas Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fortuna Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 250 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fortuna, CA
The top elementary schools in Fortuna, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Redwood Preparatory Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redwood Preparatory Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 219 Students
2. Ferndale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 344 Students
3. Pine Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Bay Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 221 Students
4. Hydesville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hydesville Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 217 Students
5. Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fortuna Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 323 Students
6. Linell K. Walker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fortuna Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 294 Students
7. Loleta Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loleta Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 103 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fortuna, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fortuna, CA has a total population of 13,167 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fortuna, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fortuna, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fortuna, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fortuna, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fortuna, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fortuna, CA
How many schools are in Fortuna, CA?
Fortuna, CA has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,104 students in total.
How do schools in Fortuna perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Fortuna score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Fortuna meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fortuna?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Fortuna
8 of 8 schools in Fortuna carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 4D: 2F: 1
All 8 public schools we grade in Fortuna. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.