Zoe Barnum High

Summary:

Zoe Barnum High is a small public high school located in Eureka, California, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 75 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.

Zoe Barnum High consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of California high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages across various standardized tests, and it has a concerning dropout rate ranging from 4.4% to 26.3% over the past few years. Additionally, the school has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching as high as 92.6% in the most recent school year. Zoe Barnum High's four-year graduation rates have been inconsistent, ranging from a low of 57.4% to a high of 93.3% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages.

When compared to other high schools in the surrounding area, such as Eureka Senior High, which is less than a mile away, Zoe Barnum High stands out as an outlier in terms of academic performance and student outcomes. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, with the school's rankings for female, male, and white students all in the bottom 20% of California high schools. While the overall data paints a concerning picture, there are a few potential bright spots, such as the school's four-year graduation rate reaching 93.3% in the 2021-2022 school year, suggesting that the school may be able to improve student outcomes with the right interventions and support.

Detail:

Public 10-12

216 West Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95501-4074

(707) 441-2467

District: Eureka City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1808^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 74

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.7%

Hispanic:

23.0%

Two or more races:

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Zoe Barnum High ranks worse than 77.8% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.17. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Zoe Barnum High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Zoe Barnum High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.7%), Hispanic (23%), two or more races (13.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zoe Barnum High is 16.8. (See more...)

Compare Zoe Barnum High employs 4.3 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Zoe Barnum High:

SchoolDigger ranks Zoe Barnum High 1808^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Zoe Barnum High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Eureka City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Eureka City Schools 1057^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Zoe Barnum High

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Rank History for all students at Zoe Barnum High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	31.20	900^th	1653	45.6%
2005	36.09	896^th	1901	52.9%
2006	25.31	1246^th	1968	36.7%
2007	29.06	1155^th	2063	44.0%
2008	59.05	492^nd	2117	76.8%
2009	24.68	1641^st	2238	26.7%
2010	42.84	949^th	2281	58.4%
2011	41.33	1020^th	2367	56.9%
2012	30.83	1281^st	2354	45.6%
2013	33.36	1225^th	2426	49.5%
2015	9.35	1884^th	1994	5.5%
2016	16.74	1577^th	2039	22.7%
2017	10.39	1807^th	2021	10.6%
2018	11.94	1706^th	2017	15.4%
2019	11.56	1945^th	2133	8.8%
2021	10.69	1158^th	1290	10.2%
2022	14.33	1820^th	2123	14.3%
2023	10.50	2028^th	2348	13.6%
2024	15.17	1808^th	2323	22.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Zoe Barnum High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	13.96	1524^th	1862	18.2%
2021	10.19	1023^rd	1126	9.1%
2022	14.56	1686^th	1943	13.2%
2023	12.31	1893^rd	2247	15.8%
2024	18.10	1700^th	2235	23.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Zoe Barnum High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	7.49	1851^st	1858	0.4%
2023	6.48	2093^rd	2118	1.2%
2024	12.92	1769^th	2098	15.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Zoe Barnum High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	14.28	1485^th	1834	19.0%
2019	12.26	1654^th	1880	12.0%
2021	7.45	1088^th	1122	3.0%
2022	17.21	1573^rd	1916	17.9%
2023	10.07	1945^th	2207	11.9%
2024	18.55	1627^th	2172	25.1%

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Rank History for White students at Zoe Barnum High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	1.13	1222^nd	1222	0.0%
2022	9.03	1102^nd	1204	8.5%
2023	3.37	1375^th	1434	4.1%
2024	2.55	1360^th	1406	3.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Zoe Barnum High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	184	5	13	21	36	n/a	n/a	0	259
2000	139	6	11	18	34	n/a	n/a	0	208
2001	142	1	9	21	35	n/a	n/a	0	208
2002	132	7	7	14	20	n/a	n/a	0	180
2003	132	7	7	14	20	n/a	n/a	0	180
2004	108	7	13	7	25	n/a	n/a	0	160
2005	112	6	10	21	38	n/a	n/a	0	187
2006	106	4	4	14	39	n/a	n/a	0	167
2007	69	2	5	16	22	n/a	n/a	30	144
2008	74	3	9	13	9	n/a	n/a	0	108
2009	48	2	4	3	5	0	19	0	81
2010	46	1	2	12	3	1	3	0	68
2011	47	0	2	18	4	1	4	0	76
2012	41	2	0	17	10	0	13	0	83
2013	49	3	0	13	8	0	6	0	79
2014	31	1	2	22	7	0	7	0	70
2015	22	2	1	17	6	2	4	0	54
2016	30	0	1	14	6	1	7	0	59
2017	31	1	4	18	5	1	7	0	67
2018	36	2	1	19	11	0	3	0	72
2019	32	1	1	16	5	1	6	0	62
2020	31	0	2	11	8	1	10	0	63
2021	36	1	2	16	7	2	5	0	69
2022	34	2	2	15	7	2	11	0	73
2023	38	0	1	15	7	2	12	0	75
2024	39	2	0	17	5	0	10	1	74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Zoe Barnum High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	259	16.3	15.9	31.3
2000	208	14.3	14.5	19.7
2001	208	14.5	14.3	34.6
2002	180	13.3	13.5	38.3
2003	180	13.3	13.5	38.3
2004	160	14.3	11.2	53.8
2005	187	12.0	15.6	56.7
2006	167	12.6	13.3	70.7
2007	144	11.8	12.2	103.5
2008	108	13.8	7.8	97.2
2009	81	7.1	9.6	70.4
2010	68	7.0	9.7	77.9
2011	76	n/a	n/a	61.8
2012	83	5.6	14.8	96.4
2013	79	5.6	14.1	55.7
2014	70	4.4	15.9	55.7
2015	54	4.0	13.5	72.2
2016	59	4.0	14.7	61
2017	67	3.7	17.9	80.6
2018	72	3.9	18.0	84.7
2019	62	4.2	14.7	82.3
2020	63	n/a	n/a	71.4
2021	69	4.4	15.6	81.2
2022	73	4.9	14.7	71.2
2023	75	5.2	14.2	80
2024	74	4.3	16.8	82.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Zoe Barnum High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	259	16.3	15.9	31.3
2000	208	14.3	14.5	19.7
2001	208	14.5	14.3	34.6
2002	180	13.3	13.5	38.3
2003	180	13.3	13.5	38.3
2004	160	14.3	11.2	53.8
2005	187	12.0	15.6	56.7
2006	167	12.6	13.3	70.7
2007	144	11.8	12.2	103.5
2008	108	13.8	7.8	97.2
2009	81	7.1	9.6	70.4
2010	68	7.0	9.7	77.9
2011	76	n/a	n/a	61.8
2012	83	5.6	14.8	96.4
2013	79	5.6	14.1	55.7
2014	70	4.4	15.9	55.7
2015	54	4.0	13.5	72.2
2016	59	4.0	14.7	61
2017	67	3.7	17.9	80.6
2018	72	3.9	18.0	84.7
2019	62	4.2	14.7	82.3
2020	63	n/a	n/a	71.4
2021	69	4.4	15.6	81.2
2022	73	4.9	14.7	71.2
2023	75	5.2	14.2	80
2024	74	4.3	16.8	82.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Zoe Barnum High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1945^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 2028^th of 2348 High schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Zoe Barnum High)	0	11.5	11.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Eureka City Schools)	57.1	49.2	7.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Zoe Barnum High)	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (Eureka City Schools)	23.7	19.9	3.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (Zoe Barnum High)	5	5.6	0.6%
12th Grade Science (Eureka City Schools)	27.2	32	4.8%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	62	75	21%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	5	7	40%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	16	15	6.3%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	32	38	18.8%
Two or More Races	6	12	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.3%	80%	2.3%

Schools Near Zoe Barnum High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Zoe Barnum High	Public	10-12	216 West Harris St.	Eureka	95501	Humboldt County	Eureka City Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 441-2467	74	4	16.8	82.4%	39 (52.7%)	2 (2.7%)	17 (23.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (13.5%)	15.2	1808^th of 2323 public high schools	22.2%		10.5	2028^th of 2348 public high schools	13.6%	220				0.0	2.9				31.6	31.6				0.0	0.0
Eureka Senior High	Public	9-12	1915 J St.	Eureka	95501	Humboldt County	Eureka City Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 441-2508	1,226	53	23.2	62.1%	572 (46.7%)	21 (1.7%)	319 (26.0%)	122 (10.0%)	49 (4.0%)	20 (1.6%)	123 (10.0%)	55.5	738^th of 2323 public high schools	68.2%		56.5	725^th of 2348 public high schools	69.1%	13		14.3	34.5	41.5	38.0				54.2	54.2				15.2	15.2
Eureka Community	Public	7-12	1820 Sixth St.	Eureka	95501	Humboldt County	Humboldt County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 445-7108	101	5	20.0	96.0%	45 (44.6%)	2 (2.0%)	20 (19.8%)	1 (1.0%)	12 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (18.8%)	11.1	1940^th of 2323 public high schools	16.5%		8.7	2153^rd of 2348 public high schools	8.3%	213				8.3	7.4					4.8				0.0	0.0	$22,385
Humboldt County Regional Occupational Program	Public	10-12	901 Myrtle Ave.	Eureka	95501	Humboldt County	Humboldt County Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(707) 445-7018	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Academy of the Redwoods	Public	9-12	7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.	Eureka	95501	Humboldt County	Fortuna Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 476-4203	165	8	21.8	41.2%	108 (65.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (18.2%)	7 (4.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.3%)	95.5	71^st of 2323 public high schools	96.9%		97.8	36^th of 2348 public high schools	98.5%	35		63.4	63.3	71.9	65.6				78.0	78.0				58.0	58.0	$5,639
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	1761 11th St.	Arcata	95521	Humboldt County	Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 822-0861	130	3	42.0	22.3%	92 (70.8%)	2 (1.5%)	7 (5.4%)	3 (2.3%)	3 (2.3%)	1 (0.8%)	22 (16.9%)	89.1	174^th of 2323 public high schools	92.5%		78.4	358^th of 2348 public high schools	84.8%	184	62.5			53.9	59.5	81.8	76.0	66.7	76.5	75.0	59.1	48.0	54.2	47.1	52.3
Arcata High	Public	9-12	1720 M St.	Arcata	95521	Humboldt County	Northern Humboldt Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 825-2400	1,011	53	19.2	39.3%	657 (65.0%)	16 (1.6%)	168 (16.6%)	30 (3.0%)	34 (3.4%)	2 (0.2%)	96 (9.5%)	77.9	357^th of 2323 public high schools	84.6%		78.6	354^th of 2348 public high schools	84.9%	3				51.8	51.8				60.9	60.9				36.8	36.8	$13,174
Pacific Coast High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	1720 M St.	Arcata	95521	Humboldt County	Northern Humboldt Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 822-2443	40	2	18.1	70.0%	25 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (17.5%)	1 (2.5%)	2 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.0%)	66.2	533^rd of 2323 public high schools	77.1%		35.7	1257^th of 2348 public high schools	46.5%	724				31.3	31.3											$13,174
Six Rivers Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	1720 M St.	Arcata	95521	Humboldt County	Northern Humboldt Union High	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 825-2428	106	5	20.3	30.2%	63 (59.4%)	1 (0.9%)	17 (16.0%)	1 (0.9%)	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (18.9%)	76.6	375^th of 2323 public high schools	83.9%		81.3	303^rd of 2348 public high schools	87.1%	72			44.4		43.3				70.4	70.4				33.3	33.3	$11,878
McKinleyville High	Public	9-12	1300 Murray Rd.	McKinleyville	95519	Humboldt County	Northern Humboldt Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 839-6400	549	33	16.4	45.4%	284 (51.7%)	2 (0.4%)	74 (13.5%)	8 (1.5%)	58 (10.6%)	3 (0.5%)	115 (20.9%)	38.7	1165^th of 2323 public high schools	49.8%		57.9	692^nd of 2348 public high schools	70.5%	473				26.1	26.1				30.9	30.9				18.2	18.2	$13,174

Frequently Asked Questions about Zoe Barnum High

What is the racial makeup of Zoe Barnum High?

Students at Zoe Barnum High are 53% White, 23% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 7% American Indian, 3% African American, 1% Not Specified.

How many students attend Zoe Barnum High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 74 students attended Zoe Barnum High.

What district is Zoe Barnum High in?

Eureka City Schools

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Zoe Barnum High ranks in the bottom 22.2% of California high schools.

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