At a glance
Reported students
70
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
64
Eureka Community: 70 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
19.7:1 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
- 71
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Eureka Community
Eureka Community is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Eureka. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Humboldt County Office of Education. NCES reports 70 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 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.7:1, close to 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 (42.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.9%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Eureka Community
- 1How do the reported 19.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.55 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 0.15 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
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.15
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.13
- 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
- White42.9%
- Hispanic22.9%
- Black4.3%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native10%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial18.6%
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 Humboldt County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eel River Community
High · Grades 07–12
64 reported students
Arcata Educational Resource Center
High · Grades 07–12
27 reported students
Glen Paul
Other · Grades KG–12
128 reported students
Humboldt County Office of Education Juvenile Hall Court
Other · Grades KG–12
9 reported students
Public schools near Eureka Community
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County ROP High · Humboldt County ROP | 10–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| Eureka Senior High High · Eureka City Schools | 09–12 | 1,162 | 1 mi |
| Zoe Barnum High High · Eureka City Schools | 10–12 | 67 | 1.9 mi |
| Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy High · Charter · Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy District | 06–12 | 118 | 5.6 mi |
| Arcata High High · Northern Humboldt Union High | 09–12 | 1,007 | 6.1 mi |
| Pacific Coast High (Continuation) High · Northern Humboldt Union High | 09–12 | 24 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Eureka Community
What grades does Eureka Community serve?
Eureka Community reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Humboldt County Office of Education.
How many students attend Eureka Community?
Eureka Community reported 70 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 71 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Eureka Community?
The calculated ratio is 19.7:1, based on 70 students and 3.55 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 Eureka Community a public, charter, or magnet school?
Eureka Community is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Humboldt County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Eureka Community students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.6% 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 Eureka Community in?
Eureka Community is part of Humboldt County Office of Education, based in Eureka, CA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Eureka Community?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Humboldt County ROP (0.2 mi), Eureka Senior High (1 mi), Zoe Barnum High (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.