- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Eureka, CA
Eureka Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Eureka Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060005201477
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eureka Senior High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Eureka Senior High has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eureka Senior High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Eureka, CA.
School address
District: Eureka City Schools · California
NCES ID 060005201477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Eureka Senior High shrank from 1,295 students in 2022-23 to 1,226 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.8 → 52.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 060005201477 · Eureka, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,162 enr · 19:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Elementary (426 students)
Eureka Senior High shrank from 1,295 students in 2022-23 to 1,226 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 61.8 → 52.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Eureka Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Eureka Senior High
1,162 students
- Washington Ele 426
Washington Elementary
426 students
- Catherine L. Z 417
Catherine L. Zane Middle
417 students
- Winship Middle 413
Winship Middle
413 students
- Alice Birney E 375
Alice Birney Elementary
375 students
- Lafayette Elem 324
Lafayette Elementary
324 students
What this shows Eureka Senior High reports 1,162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eureka Senior High compares
Eureka Senior High 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,162 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,162
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$16,119
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Eureka Senior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eureka City Schools reports $16,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eureka Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catherine L. Zane Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winship Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Birney Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eureka Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~1,162 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Eureka Senior High
How many students attend Eureka Senior High?
Eureka Senior High has 1,162 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eureka, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,295 (2022-23) → 1,226 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eureka Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eureka Senior High is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% 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 Eureka Senior High?
56.5% of students at Eureka Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eureka Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Eureka Senior High is White at 45.8% of enrollment, in Eureka, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eureka Senior High?
Eureka Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Eureka Senior High rank among high schools in Eureka?
By Resource Investment Index, Eureka Senior High ranks #2 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 Eureka City Schools?
Besides Eureka Senior High, Eureka City Schools also operates Washington Elementary (426 students), Catherine L. Zane Middle (417 students), and Winship Middle (413 students). See the Eureka City Schools district page for the complete list.