Public schools in Fortuna, CA
8 open public schools with an address in Fortuna, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,194
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Fortuna public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Fortuna, CA: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,194 students, an average of 274 per school. The largest campus is Fortuna Union High (826 students), and the largest elementary school is Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary (282).
Fortuna Elementary operates the most schools here (4), and 3 regular districts have at least one Fortuna campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 72% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Fortuna
Elementary schools in Fortuna
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linell K. Walker Elementary Fortuna Elementary | KG–04 | 256 | 19.7:1 | |
| Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary Fortuna Elementary | KG–04 | 282 | 20.1:1 | |
| Redwood Preparatory Charter Redwood Preparatory Charter District · Charter | KG–08 | 236 | 23.6:1 |
Middle schools in Fortuna
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna Middle Fortuna Elementary | 07–08 | 231 | 13.2:1 | |
| Toddy Thomas Middle Fortuna Elementary | 05–08 | 233 | 19.8:1 |
High schools in Fortuna
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East High (Continuation) Fortuna Union High · Alternative School | 10–12 | 66 | 17.4:1 | |
| Eel River Community Humboldt County Office of Education · Alternative School | 07–12 | 64 | 14.6:1 | |
| Fortuna Union High Fortuna Union High | 09–12 | 826 | 20.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.4%
- Hispanic35.9%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Fortuna schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,194 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fortuna
How many public schools are in Fortuna, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Fortuna: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 2,194 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fortuna?
Schools with an address in Fortuna belong to 4 education agencies, led by Fortuna Elementary (4 schools), Fortuna Union High (2 schools), Humboldt County Office of Education (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fortuna?
Fortuna Union High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fortuna, with 826 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fortuna?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Fortuna are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Redwood Preparatory Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fortuna schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fortuna public schools is 19.8:1, lower than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fortuna guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities