Fortuna Union High

District Overview
Located at 735 13th Street in Fortuna, California, the Fortuna Union High School District serves as a cornerstone of secondary education within a remote town setting in the broader Eureka-Arcata area. As an open, traditional public school district, it oversees three operational schools dedicated to serving students in grades nine through twelve, as well as offering adult education programs. The district provides a focused secondary learning environment designed to prepare young adults for post-secondary education, vocational training, and active community participation.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district supports a student body of 1,046 high schoolers evenly distributed across all four grade levels. To cultivate academic achievement and personal growth, the district employs a complete staffing contingent of roughly 197 full-time equivalent professionals. This includes approximately 101 full-time equivalent teachers, 9 instructional aides, and over 86 support staff personnel, maintaining a strong ratio of educators and specialists to guide students throughout their high school careers. Community members, families, and researchers can connect with the district office by calling (707) 725-4462 or exploring their official online resources at fuhsdistrict.org.
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Total Schools
1,046
Total Students
101.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fortuna Union High
Demographic Student Count
White582
Hispanic336
Black1
Asian10
Two or More69
American Indian39
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    582 (56.1%)
  • Hispanic
    336 (32.4%)
  • Two or More
    69 (6.6%)
  • American Indian
    39 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    10 (1.0%)
  • Black
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Fortuna Union High
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High3
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:1,046*
Teachers (FTE):101.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:10.3
Schools in Fortuna Union High
Found 3 Schools