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Best Humboldt County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 35 public high schools serving 6,713 students in Humboldt County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Humboldt County, CA are Academy Of The Redwoods, Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy and Redwood Coast Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Humboldt County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arcata High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Humboldt County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Of The Redwoods
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
285 Bayside Rd.
Arcata, CA 95518
(707) 822-0861
Gr: 6-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Southern Trinity High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Van Duzen Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Arcata High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Captain John Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Loop Rd.
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Osprey Learning Center (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
344 Humboldt Ave.
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-1147
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Agnes J. Johnson Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
73 School Rd.
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Mckinleyville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 Murray Rd.
Mckinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 839-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
Ferndale High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1231 Main St.
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Hoopa Valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11400 State Highway 96
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #1616.
Mad River High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Murray Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 839-6480
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1717.
Laurel Tree Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4555 Valley West Blvd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5626
Gr: K-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Pacific Coast High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-2443
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2020.
Fortuna Union High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
379 12th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4461
Gr: 9-12 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
East High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
392 16th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
Gr: 10-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
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: #21 - 2421. - 24.
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: #21 - 2421. - 24.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
South Fork High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6831 Avenue Of The Giants
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2727.
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
Casterlin High School
24790 Alderpoint Rd.
Blocksburg, CA 95514
(707) 926-5402
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Humboldt County Rop
Vocational School
901 Myrtle Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7018
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mattole Triple Junction High School
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3250
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Mt. Lassic High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
600 Van Duzen Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6239
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Osprey Learning Center
Alternative School
344 Humboldt Ave.
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-2526
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Six Rivers Charter High School
Charter School
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2428
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Whale Gulch High School
76811 Usal Rd.
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Humboldt County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Humboldt County, CA include Academy Of The Redwoods, Northcoast Preparatory And Performing Arts Academy and Redwood Coast Montessori.
How many public high schools are located in Humboldt County?
35 public high schools are located in Humboldt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Humboldt County are often viewed compared to one another?

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