Peninsula Union

Peninsula Union is an active, traditional public school district located at 909 Vance Avenue in the coastal community of Samoa, California. Situated within the Eureka-Arcata metropolitan area, this non-charter district operates a single school focused entirely on elementary and middle school education, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Set within a remote town environment along Northern California’s coastline, Peninsula Union offers a focused, community-centered academic structure designed to support children during their foundational developmental years before they transition to high school.

The district provides an exceptionally personalized learning experience, serving a total student body of 66 pupils with a remarkably low student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 8 to 1. Instruction is delivered by nearly eight full-time equivalent teachers, backed by a robust support network that includes over two instructional aides and nearly 13 dedicated support staff members—bringing the district's total staff to around 23 full-time equivalent positions. Peninsula Union reflects a rich multicultural student body, comprising 32 White, 15 Hispanic, 12 multiracial, 5 American Indian, and 2 Black students, balanced nearly evenly between male and female learners. Families and educational researchers interested in learning more about this close-knit district can explore their program offerings at peninsulaunion.org.