EEL RIVER COMMUNITY

Eel River Community is a Title I public high school that is part of the Humboldt County Office of Education school district, located in Fortuna, CA with about 46 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 2 teachers, Eel River Community has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Eel River Community School is an alternative educational program located in Fortuna, California, operated under the jurisdiction of the Humboldt County Office of Education. Serving students in the Eel River Valley, the school is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from an alternative to the traditional comprehensive high school setting. Its primary goal is to help students get back on track toward graduation by addressing their individual academic, social, and emotional needs through personalized instruction and smaller class sizes.

As part of the broader Humboldt County public education system, the school emphasizes student engagement and credit recovery, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the county office. By fostering a close-knit environment, Eel River Community School aims to prepare its students for future success—whether that involves pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce—by ensuring they meet their academic requirements while developing the necessary life skills to succeed beyond the classroom.

For more information, contact Eel River Community at (707) 725-0209 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.