Fortuna Union High
830 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Fortuna Union High School, located in the heart of Fortuna, California, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local community. As part of the Fortuna Union High School District, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous college preparation and career-technical education. The campus serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that encourages personal growth, academic achievement, and active participation in extracurricular activities such as athletics, music, and various student organizations.
The school is deeply integrated into the Humboldt County community, focusing on preparing students to be responsible and productive citizens after graduation. By leveraging its website and local resources, Fortuna Union High School maintains strong lines of communication with families and stakeholders to ensure students have access to necessary counseling, support services, and academic pathways. With a long-standing history in the region, the school strives to uphold a tradition of excellence while adapting to modern educational standards to ensure all students are ready for the challenges of higher education and the workforce.
The school is deeply integrated into the Humboldt County community, focusing on preparing students to be responsible and productive citizens after graduation. By leveraging its website and local resources, Fortuna Union High School maintains strong lines of communication with families and stakeholders to ensure students have access to necessary counseling, support services, and academic pathways. With a long-standing history in the region, the school strives to uphold a tradition of excellence while adapting to modern educational standards to ensure all students are ready for the challenges of higher education and the workforce.
830
Total Students
43.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 462 |
| Hispanic | 282 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 45 |
| American Indian | 33 |
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White462 (55.9 %)
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Hispanic282 (34.1 %)
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Two or More45 (5.4 %)
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American Indian33 (4.0 %)
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Asian4 (0.5 %)
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Black1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Fortuna Union High |
| Phone: | (707)725-4461 |
| Website: | http://www.fortunahigh.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 830 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 43.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 479 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 67 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
238
Grade 10
197
Grade 11
220
Grade 12
175
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 238 |
| Grade 10 | 197 |
| Grade 11 | 220 |
| Grade 12 | 175 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 412 | 49.6% |
| Male | 415 | 50% |
| Not Specified | 3 | 0.4% |
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