Academy of the Redwoods

Summary:

Academy of the Redwoods is a public high school located in Eureka, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 172 students. The school is part of the Fortuna Union High School District, which is ranked 732 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academy of the Redwoods consistently ranks among the top high schools in California, with a statewide ranking between 31 and 170 over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period, indicating exceptional academic achievement. Students at Academy of the Redwoods significantly outperform their peers in the Fortuna Union High School District and the state of California on standardized tests, with 78% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 58% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school also has consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 93.5% to 100% over the past five years, and low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 6.5% during the same period.

When compared to other nearby high schools, such as Fortuna Union High, Academy of the Redwoods stands out as a top-performing institution with significantly higher test scores and graduation rates. Despite serving a relatively small student population, the school has a diverse socioeconomic makeup, with 30.81% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This demonstrates the school's ability to maintain high academic achievement across different socioeconomic groups. However, the school may want to examine its relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 21.3 to 31.8 over the past three years, to ensure that students receive the individual attention and support they need to thrive.

Detail:

Public 9-12

7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Eureka, CA 95501-9302

(707) 476-4203

District: Fortuna Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,639

Student/teacher ratio: 21.8

Number of students: 165

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.5%

Hispanic:

18.2%

Two or more races:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy of the Redwoods ranks better than 96.9% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Fortuna Union High School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.46. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Academy of the Redwoods 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 Racial makeup is: White (65.5%), Hispanic (18.2%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Fortuna Union High School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy of the Redwoods is 21.8, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Fortuna Union High School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy of the Redwoods is $5,639, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Fortuna Union High School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Academy of the Redwoods:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy of the Redwoods 71^st of 2323 California public high schools. (See Academy of the Redwoods in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Fortuna Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Fortuna Union High 732^nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Academy of the Redwoods

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Rank History for all students at Academy of the Redwoods

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2007	81.78	99^th	2063	95.2%
2008	71.09	256^th	2117	87.9%
2009	61.05	445^th	2238	80.1%
2010	70.79	271^st	2281	88.1%
2011	80.28	145^th	2367	93.9%
2012	70.95	286^th	2354	87.9%
2013	78.23	167^th	2426	93.1%
2015	91.37	163^rd	1994	91.8%
2016	93.67	104^th	2039	94.9%
2017	95.57	65^th	2021	96.8%
2018	93.76	122^nd	2017	94.0%
2019	98.39	31^st	2133	98.5%
2021	87.01	170^th	1290	86.8%
2022	97.86	47^th	2123	97.8%
2023	97.82	36^th	2348	98.5%
2024	95.46	71^st	2323	96.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy of the Redwoods

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	91.70	127^th	1862	93.2%
2019	98.66	29^th	1937	98.5%
2021	85.44	123^rd	1126	89.1%
2022	94.40	88^th	1943	95.5%
2023	98.34	35^th	2247	98.4%
2024	92.91	91^st	2235	95.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Academy of the Redwoods

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	82.02	313^th	1760	82.2%
2019	96.34	53^rd	1833	97.1%
2021	78.34	210^th	1054	80.1%
2022	97.10	49^th	1858	97.4%
2023	93.43	103^rd	2118	95.1%
2024	91.00	128^th	2098	93.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Academy of the Redwoods

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	97.66	43^rd	1834	97.7%
2019	97.52	50^th	1880	97.3%
2021	91.09	99^th	1122	91.2%
2022	97.15	68^th	1916	96.5%
2023	99.37	13^th	2207	99.4%
2024	97.50	48^th	2172	97.8%

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Rank History for White students at Academy of the Redwoods

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	89.14	85^th	1173	92.8%
2019	95.48	29^th	1222	97.6%
2022	96.55	21^st	1204	98.3%
2023	96.54	14^th	1434	99.0%
2024	86.04	98^th	1406	93.0%

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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 Academy of the Redwoods

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	52	0	0	7	4	n/a	n/a	1	64
2007	109	1	0	11	7	n/a	n/a	1	129
2008	141	3	1	14	13	n/a	n/a	0	172
2009	153	4	3	14	12	2	10	0	198
2010	141	2	5	13	11	2	9	0	183
2011	158	5	12	26	14	2	9	0	226
2012	161	3	12	34	24	3	4	0	241
2013	129	2	14	24	11	1	3	0	184
2014	107	1	15	26	14	1	4	0	168
2015	113	1	13	29	15	1	2	0	174
2016	122	0	11	30	8	0	7	0	178
2017	113	1	9	22	6	0	13	0	164
2018	117	3	10	20	4	0	16	0	170
2019	123	4	13	27	3	0	20	0	190
2020	108	3	11	32	6	0	22	0	182
2021	108	3	8	38	8	0	14	1	180
2022	111	0	7	33	4	0	18	0	173
2023	117	0	7	28	3	0	16	1	172
2024	108	0	7	30	1	0	17	2	165

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

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academy of the Redwoods

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	64	4.2	15.2	34.9
2007	129	7.4	17.4	34.4
2008	172	10.0	17.2	24.4
2009	198	4.0	33.0	27.8
2010	183	5.2	35.1	29.5
2011	226	n/a	n/a	43.8
2012	241	8.4	28.6	n/a
2013	184	6.4	28.7	37
2014	168	5.2	32.3	44
2015	174	5.0	34.8	36.8
2016	178	4.0	44.5	44.9
2017	164	5.4	30.3	39.6
2018	170	5.2	32.3	45.3
2019	190	6.0	31.6	35.3
2020	182	n/a	n/a	41.8
2021	180	5.6	31.8	46.1
2022	173	8.1	21.3	38.7
2023	172	7.0	24.2	30.8
2024	165	7.5	21.8	41.2

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 Academy of the Redwoods

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	64	4.2	15.2	34.9
2007	129	7.4	17.4	34.4
2008	172	10.0	17.2	24.4
2009	198	4.0	33.0	27.8
2010	183	5.2	35.1	29.5
2011	226	n/a	n/a	43.8
2012	241	8.4	28.6	n/a
2013	184	6.4	28.7	37
2014	168	5.2	32.3	44
2015	174	5.0	34.8	36.8
2016	178	4.0	44.5	44.9
2017	164	5.4	30.3	39.6
2018	170	5.2	32.3	45.3
2019	190	6.0	31.6	35.3
2020	182	n/a	n/a	41.8
2021	180	5.6	31.8	46.1
2022	173	8.1	21.3	38.7
2023	172	7.0	24.2	30.8
2024	165	7.5	21.8	41.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Academy of the Redwoods

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$5,639

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy of the Redwoods

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 31^st of 2133 High schools	Ranks 36^th of 2348 High schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Academy of the Redwoods)	82.2	89.2	7%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fortuna Union High)	52	43.2	8.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Academy of the Redwoods)	73.3	73	0.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Fortuna Union High)	27.2	17.5	9.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (Academy of the Redwoods)	53.7	85.7	32.1%
12th Grade Science (Fortuna Union High)	18.6	22.7	4.1%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.8	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	190	172	9.5%
African American	4	0	100%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	13	7	46.2%
Hispanic	27	28	3.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	123	117	4.9%
Two or More Races	20	16	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.3%	30.8%	4.4%

Schools Near Academy of the Redwoods

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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
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
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
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)
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
Fortuna Union High	Public	9-12	379 12th St.	Fortuna	95540	Humboldt County	Fortuna Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 725-4461	871	46	19.1	59.9%	465 (53.4%)	1 (0.1%)	296 (34.0%)	4 (0.5%)	34 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (7.6%)	28.3	1467^th of 2323 public high schools	36.8%		34	1303^rd of 2348 public high schools	44.5%	164				16.5	16.5				29.4	29.4				12.8	12.8	$8,503
East High (Continuation)	Public	10-12	392 16th St.	Fortuna	95540	Humboldt County	Fortuna Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 725-4463	47	4	11.5	72.3%	26 (55.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (21.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	17.9	1738^th of 2323 public high schools	25.2%		8.6	2159^th of 2348 public high schools	8.0%	421				6.3	6.3											$9,323
Eel River Community	Public	7-12	2292 Newburg Rd.	Fortuna	95540	Humboldt County	Humboldt County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 725-0209	63	3	20.6	93.7%	26 (41.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (25.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (20.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (11.1%)	4.7	2308^th of 2323 public high schools	0.6%		11	2005^th of 2348 public high schools	14.6%	303					0.0					0.0					0.0	$22,385
Ferndale High	Public	9-12	1231 Main St.	Ferndale	95536	Humboldt County	Ferndale Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 786-5900	133	13	10.3	59.4%	90 (67.7%)	1 (0.8%)	36 (27.1%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	48.2	908^th of 2323 public high schools	60.9%		30.9	1387^th of 2348 public high schools	40.9%	479		20.0			18.8				53.6	53.6				25.0	25.0	$11,978
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Academy of the Redwoods

What district is Academy of the Redwoods in?

Fortuna Union High

How many students attend Academy of the Redwoods?

In the 2023-24 school year, 165 students attended Academy of the Redwoods.

Is Academy of the Redwoods a good school?

Yes! Academy of the Redwoods is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 71^st of 2323 California high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Academy of the Redwoods?

Students at Academy of the Redwoods are 65% White, 18% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

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