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Eureka City Schools School District

2100 J St.
Eureka, CA 95501-3055
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Eureka City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,537 students in Eureka City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Eureka City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,537 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Eureka City Schools School District, which is ranked #1285 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1251 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
34%
34%
47%
24%
29%
88%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.63
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
11%
12%
% Hispanic
27%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
43%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,383 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,404 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,383
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,404
$18,396

Best Eureka City Schools School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eureka Senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1915 J St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2508
Grades: 9-12
| 1,226 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3322 Dolbeer St.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2547
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Catherine L. Zane Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2155 S St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2470
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3901 G St.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2552
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #55.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Park St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2482
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 10-12
| 74 students
Rank: #77.
Winship Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Cypress Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2487
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #88.
Alice Birney Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
717 South Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2495
Grades: K-5
| 383 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Eureka City Schools School District?
Eureka City Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,537 students.
What is the rank of Eureka City Schools School District?
Eureka City Schools School District is ranked #1285 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eureka City Schools School District?
43% of Eureka City Schools School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eureka City Schools School District?
Eureka City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Eureka City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,404 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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