Eureka High School or EHS, formerly Eureka Senior High School, is a public high school in Eureka, California.
Serving 1,162 students in grades 9-12, Eureka Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,162 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eureka Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Eureka Senior High School's student population of 1,162 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,162 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1896
Colors
Green, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eureka Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eureka Senior High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4243 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
46%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Logger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eureka Senior High School's ranking?
Eureka Senior High School is ranked #4243 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Eureka Senior High School often compared to?
Eureka Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arcata High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eureka Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Eureka Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Eureka Senior High School?
1,162 students attend Eureka Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Eureka Senior High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eureka Senior High School?
Eureka Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Eureka Senior High School offer ?
Eureka Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Eureka Senior High School part of?
Eureka Senior High School is part of Eureka City Schools.
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