Southern Humboldt Community

286 Sprowl Creek Rd.
Garberville, CA 95542

www.humboldt.k12.ca.us

7 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Southern Humboldt Community School, located in Garberville, California, serves as an educational resource within the Humboldt County Office of Education system. Situated in a remote, rural area of Northern California, the school is designed to provide alternative educational opportunities for students who may benefit from a more personalized or non-traditional learning environment. It focuses on supporting student success by addressing both academic requirements and the individual social-emotional needs of its local population.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Humboldt County Office of Education, which emphasizes equity, community engagement, and the preparation of students for future career and college paths. By leveraging its connection to the county office, Southern Humboldt Community School is able to offer specialized support services and curricula that might not be available in standard settings. As a reflection of the unique, close-knit nature of the Southern Humboldt region, the school acts as a vital point of stability and instruction for students seeking a flexible and supportive educational experience.

Total Students

0.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Humboldt Community
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	1
Two or More	2

White
4 (57.1 %)
Two or More
2 (28.6 %)
Hispanic
1 (14.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Humboldt County Office of Education
Phone:	(707)923-2550
Website:	http://www.humboldt.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	7
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 4

Grade 12 1