At a glance
Reported students
154
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
154
Academy of the Redwoods: 154 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
23.3:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 190
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.8:1
What the reported data says about Academy of the Redwoods
Academy of the Redwoods is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Eureka. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Fortuna Union High. NCES reports 154 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.3:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.6%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Academy of the Redwoods
- 1How do the reported 23.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.61 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.9%
- Hispanic15.6%
- Black0%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fortuna Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East High (Continuation)
High · Grades 10–12
66 reported students
Fortuna Union High
High · Grades 09–12
826 reported students
Public schools near Academy of the Redwoods
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe Barnum High High · Eureka City Schools | 10–12 | 67 | 5.7 mi |
| Eureka Senior High High · Eureka City Schools | 09–12 | 1,162 | 6.5 mi |
| Humboldt County ROP High · Humboldt County ROP | 10–12 | 0 | 7.4 mi |
| Eureka Community High · Humboldt County Office of Education | 07–12 | 70 | 7.5 mi |
| Fortuna Union High High · Fortuna Union High | 09–12 | 826 | 7.5 mi |
| East High (Continuation) High · Fortuna Union High | 10–12 | 66 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Academy of the Redwoods
What grades does Academy of the Redwoods serve?
Academy of the Redwoods reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Fortuna Union High.
How many students attend Academy of the Redwoods?
Academy of the Redwoods reported 154 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 190 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Academy of the Redwoods?
The calculated ratio is 23.3:1, based on 154 students and 6.61 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Academy of the Redwoods a public, charter, or magnet school?
Academy of the Redwoods is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fortuna Union High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Academy of the Redwoods students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Academy of the Redwoods in?
Academy of the Redwoods is part of Fortuna Union High, based in Fortuna, CA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Academy of the Redwoods?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Zoe Barnum High (5.7 mi), Eureka Senior High (6.5 mi), Humboldt County ROP (7.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.