Enrollment
154
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eureka, CA
Academy of the Redwoods
Federal NCES profile for Academy of the Redwoods, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061419010801
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of the Redwoods earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of the Redwoods has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of the Redwoods ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Eureka, CA.
School address
District: Fortuna Union High · California
NCES ID 061419010801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of the Redwoods compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of the Redwoods
Academy of the Redwoods is a small high school in Eureka, California, enrolling 154 students.
At 22:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 154 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 213 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #102.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 50/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 154 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Eureka's high schools, it stands alongside Eureka Senior High (1,162 students): Academy of the Redwoods is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 19:1).
Fortuna Union High also operates Fortuna Union High (826 students) and East High (Continuation) (66 students) alongside Academy of the Redwoods.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy of the Redwoods compares
Academy of the Redwoods on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Academy of the Redwoods is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fortuna Union High, which includes Academy of the Redwoods.
$14,197
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.8%
State 49.0%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Academy of the Redwoods Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna Union High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of the Redwoods's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Eureka
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~154 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Academy of the Redwoods
How many students attend Academy of the Redwoods?
Academy of the Redwoods has 154 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eureka, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Redwoods?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Redwoods is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of the Redwoods?
30.8% of students at Academy of the Redwoods are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of the Redwoods?
The largest demographic group at Academy of the Redwoods is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Eureka, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of the Redwoods?
Academy of the Redwoods has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of the Redwoods rank among high schools in Eureka?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of the Redwoods ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Eureka, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Eureka on the city page.
Is Academy of the Redwoods a good school?
Academy of the Redwoods earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fortuna Union High?
Besides Academy of the Redwoods, Fortuna Union High also operates Fortuna Union High (826 students) and East High (Continuation) (66 students). See the Fortuna Union High district page for the complete list.
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