For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,046 students in 95540, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 95540, CA are Academy Of The Redwoods, Fortuna Union High School and East High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95540 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95540, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95540 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fortuna Union High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95540, CA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Of The Redwoods
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Fortuna Union High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
379 12th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4461
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4461
Gr: 9-12 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
East High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
392 16th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
Gr: 10-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 95540, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 95540, CA include Academy Of The Redwoods, Fortuna Union High School and East High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in 95540?
3 public high schools are located in 95540.
What is the racial composition of students in 95540?
95540 public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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