- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061419010801
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Academy of the Redwoods held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.1 → 7.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 061419010801 · Eureka, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 22:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fortuna Union High (826 students)
Academy of the Redwoods held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.1 → 7.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Academy of the Redwoods in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fortuna Union
Fortuna Union High
826 students
- This school 154
Academy of the Redwoods
154 students
- East High (Con 66
East High (Continuation)
66 students
What this shows Academy of the Redwoods reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of the Redwoods compares
Academy of the Redwoods held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,711
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Fortuna Union High reports $15,711 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~154 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.