Zoe Barnum High

www.eurekacityschools.org/zoe.html

67 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Zoe Barnum High School, located in Eureka, California, is an alternative education institution operated by Eureka City Schools. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible, personalized approach to education that helps them earn their high school diplomas. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, the school aims to re-engage students who have struggled in comprehensive high school settings and provide them with the tools necessary for academic success.

Beyond its academic core, Zoe Barnum High emphasizes a supportive campus culture that prioritizes student well-being, personal growth, and career readiness. The program is structured to provide students with the stability and guidance they need to overcome barriers to learning, whether those are credit deficiencies or other life challenges. By fostering a close-knit community and maintaining strong relationships between staff and students, the school prepares its graduates to successfully transition into post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

Total Students

6.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zoe Barnum High
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	15
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
29 (43.3%)
Hispanic
15 (22.4%)
Two or More
13 (19.4%)
American Indian
5 (7.5%)
Black
2 (3.0%)
Asian
2 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Eureka City Schools
Phone:	(707)441-2467
Website:	http://www.eurekacityschools.org/zoe.html
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	67
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 27

Grade 12 37