For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,083 students in Fortuna, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Fortuna, CA are Academy Of The Redwoods, Fortuna Union High School and East High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fortuna, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Fortuna have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Fortuna, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fortuna Union High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fortuna, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Of The Redwoods
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
Fortuna Union High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
379 12th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4461
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4461
Grades: 9-12
| 871 students
Rank: #33.
East High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
392 16th St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4463
Grades: 10-12
| 47 students
Fortuna, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eel River Success Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2292 Newburg Ave
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-0209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Grades: 5-8
| 367 students
Strongs Creek Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
922 North St
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5303
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5303
Grades: 9-10
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fortuna, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Fortuna, CA include Academy Of The Redwoods, Fortuna Union High School and East High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Fortuna?
3 public high schools are located in Fortuna.
What is the racial composition of students in Fortuna?
Fortuna public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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