- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fortuna, CA
East High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for East High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061419001619
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East High (Continuation) earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Fortuna · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- small classes for California
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Fortuna, CA.
School address
District: Fortuna Union High · California
NCES ID 061419001619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
East High (Continuation) shrank from 64 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-26.6%).
Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 061419001619 · Fortuna, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
66 enr · 16.5:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Fortuna Union High (826 students)
East High (Continuation) shrank from 64 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-26.6%). Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
East High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fortuna Union
Fortuna Union High
826 students
- Academy of the 154
Academy of the Redwoods
154 students
- This school 66
East High (Continuation)
66 students
What this shows East High (Continuation) reports 66 students on the CCD universe file.
How East High (Continuation) compares
East High (Continuation) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 66 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, East High (Continuation) 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 East High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna Union High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of the Redwoods | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Fortuna
1 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 (~66 students)
Frequently asked questions about East High (Continuation)
How many students attend East High (Continuation)?
East High (Continuation) has 66 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fortuna, CA. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 47 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at East High (Continuation) is 16.5:1, which is 23% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East High (Continuation)?
57.8% of students at East High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at East High (Continuation) is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Fortuna, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East High (Continuation)?
East High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East High (Continuation) rank among public schools in Fortuna?
By Resource Investment Index, East High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Fortuna, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fortuna on the city page.
What other schools are in Fortuna Union High?
Besides East High (Continuation), Fortuna Union High also operates Fortuna Union High (826 students) and Academy of the Redwoods (154 students). See the Fortuna Union High district page for the complete list.