- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fortuna, CA
Fortuna Union High
Federal NCES profile for Fortuna Union High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061419001620
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fortuna Union High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Fortuna · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fortuna Union High has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fortuna Union High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Fortuna, CA.
School address
District: Fortuna Union High · California
NCES ID 061419001620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Fortuna Union High held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 061419001620 · Fortuna, CA High · MID · TRAD
826 enr · 19.2:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of the Redwoods (154 students)
Fortuna Union High held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fortuna Union High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fortuna Union High
826 students
- Academy of the 154
Academy of the Redwoods
154 students
- East High (Con 66
East High (Continuation)
66 students
What this shows Fortuna Union High reports 826 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fortuna Union High compares
Fortuna Union High 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 | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 826 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
826
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.5%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Fortuna Union High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Fortuna Union High reports $15,711 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fortuna Union High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of the Redwoods | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fortuna Union High'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 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 (~826 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fortuna Union High
How many students attend Fortuna Union High?
Fortuna Union High has 826 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fortuna, CA. CCD year-over-year: 830 (2022-23) → 871 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fortuna Union High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fortuna Union High is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Fortuna Union High?
47.1% of students at Fortuna Union High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fortuna Union High?
The largest demographic group at Fortuna Union High is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Fortuna, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fortuna Union High?
Fortuna Union High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Fortuna Union High rank among public schools in Fortuna?
By Resource Investment Index, Fortuna Union High ranks #6 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 Fortuna Union High, Fortuna Union High also operates Academy of the Redwoods (154 students) and East High (Continuation) (66 students). See the Fortuna Union High district page for the complete list.