Academy of the Redwoods

Academy of the Redwoods is a tiny senior high in Eureka, California, run under Fortuna Union High. The school teaches 154 students in grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 82% smaller than the state mean of about 838.

Across the 3 schools in Fortuna Union High (1,046 students total), Academy of the Redwoods accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Academy of the Redwoods logs that White students make up the majority at 67%. Beyond that, the school shows 16% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 5% Asian.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Academy of the Redwoods has 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 23.3:1. The state averages around 18.2:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 38% of students at Academy of the Redwoods qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Humboldt County (around 60%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

Around the school, Humboldt County reports that median household income runs about $61,160, about 33% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Academy of the Redwoods is one of 92 public schools in Humboldt County (combined enrollment of about 17,319 students).

South Bay Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 2.5 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 6 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Academy of the Redwoods's enrollment has shrank 9% since 2018, when it stood at 170 (now 154). The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 32.4:1 in 2018 to 23.3:1 today.

On allk12, the feed for Academy of the Redwoods typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.