Southern Humboldt Joint Unified

District Overview
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is an active, traditional public school system headquartered at 110 School Rd. in Miranda, California. Nestled in a rural remote setting within the broader Eureka-Arcata region, the district operates eight schools designed to serve local youth from kindergarten through 12th grade. During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled 647 students across its elementary, middle, and high school programs. The student body reflects a diverse community composition, including significant White and Hispanic student populations alongside multiracial, American Indian, Asian, Black, and Pacific Islander learners, creating a close-knit learning atmosphere across every grade level.

To deliver comprehensive academic instruction and wraparound care across its remote campuses, Southern Humboldt Joint Unified maintains a robust workforce totaling approximately 350 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes roughly 83.5 classroom teachers, nearly 90 instructional aides, and over 177 support personnel, demonstrating a strong institutional investment in classroom guidance, special services, and administrative support. Designed to meet the distinct needs of its region, the district serves as a central pillar for community growth and educational development. Families, students, and researchers seeking to connect with the district can learn more by visiting sohumusd.com or contacting the central office directly at (707) 943-1789.
8
Total Schools
647
Total Students
83.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Humboldt Joint Unified
Demographic Student Count
White371
Hispanic163
Black4
Asian3
Two or More77
American Indian26
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    371 (57.5%)
  • Hispanic
    163 (25.3%)
  • Two or More
    77 (11.9%)
  • American Indian
    26 (4.0%)
  • Black
    4 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Southern Humboldt Joint Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High3
Other1
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:8
Students:647*
Teachers (FTE):83.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.8