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Best Eureka Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 2,844 students in Eureka, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Eureka, CA are Redwood Coast Montessori, Humboldt County Office Of Education Juvenile Hall Court and Northern United - Humboldt Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eureka, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Eureka have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Eureka, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eureka Senior High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Eureka, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redwood Coast Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1611 Peninsula Dr.
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 832-4194
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Humboldt County Office Of Education Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2006 Harrison Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7094
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2020 Campton Rd.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2660
Gr: K-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Eureka Senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1915 J St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2508
Gr: 9-12 | 1,162 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Northern United - Siskiyou Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
423 South Broadway
Eureka, CA 95503
(530) 842-4509
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Alder Grove Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
714 F St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-0854
Gr: K-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Eel River Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2292 Newburg Rd.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 725-0209
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Eureka Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Sixth St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7108
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Zoe Barnum High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
216 West Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467
Gr: 10-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Pacific View Charter 2.0
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Henderson St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 269-9490
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Glen Paul
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Cypress Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-7068
Gr: K-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Arcata Educational Resource Center
Alternative School
1222 Hallen Dr.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Humboldt County Rop
Vocational School
901 Myrtle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7018
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Eureka, CA?
How many public high schools are located in Eureka?
13 public high schools are located in Eureka.
What is the racial composition of students in Eureka?
Eureka public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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