Eureka Senior High is a public high school located in Eureka, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,295 students. The school is part of the Eureka City Schools district, which is ranked 1057 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Eureka Senior High has maintained a strong 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 94.3% to 96.6% over the past 5 years, which is higher than the state average. The school's dropout rate has also been relatively low, ranging from 0.0% to 2.2% over the past 5 years. However, Eureka Senior High has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.3% in 2017-2018 to 31.8% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. The school's performance on standardized tests is mixed, with better performance in English Language Arts/Literacy but lower proficiency rates in mathematics and science compared to the state and district averages.
Compared to nearby schools, Eureka Senior High generally outperforms the lower-ranked Zoe Barnum High and Eureka Community schools, but lags behind the higher-performing Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy and Academy of the Redwoods. The school's relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 63.4% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to some of the academic challenges the school faces.
In the 2023-24 school year, 1,226 students attended Eureka Senior High.
Eureka City Schools
Eureka Senior High ranks 738th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Students at Eureka Senior High are 47% White, 26% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 10% Asian, 4% American Indian, 2% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.
Eureka Senior High is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Alice Birney ElementaryElementary : Grant ElementaryElementary : Lafayette ElementaryElementary : Washington ElementaryMiddle : Catherine L. Zane MiddleMiddle : Winship Middle