Enrollment
826
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061419001620
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Fortuna · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fortuna Union High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fortuna Union High
Fortuna Union High is a mid-sized high school in Fortuna, California, enrolling 826 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 826 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,093 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #480.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fortuna's high schools, it stands alongside East High (Continuation) (66 students): Fortuna Union High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.2:1 vs 16.5:1).
Fortuna Union High also operates Academy of the Redwoods (154 students) and East High (Continuation) (66 students) alongside Fortuna Union High.
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 Fortuna Union High compares
Fortuna Union High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fortuna Union High, which includes Fortuna Union High.
$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 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
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~826 students)
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fortuna Union High a good school?
Fortuna Union High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. 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 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.
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