Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District

110 School Rd.
Miranda, CA 95553
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 647 students in Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
647 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1630 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1611 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
34%
20%
47%
10-14%
29%
85%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.63
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
25%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
57%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,159 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 76% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,255 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,159
$20,100
Spending / Student
$17,255
$18,511

Best Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osprey Learning Center (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
344 Humboldt Ave.
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-1147
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Whitethorn Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16851 Briceland-thorn Rd.
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7420
Gr: K-6 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Casterlin Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24790 Alderpoint Rd.
Blocksburg, CA 95514
(707) 926-5402
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Redway Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
344 Humboldt Ave.
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-2526
Gr: K-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
South Fork High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6831 Avenue Of The Giants
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Miranda Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6831 Avenue Of The Giants
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Gr: 7-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Casterlin High School
24790 Alderpoint Rd.
Blocksburg, CA 95514
(707) 926-5402
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Osprey Learning Center
Alternative School
344 Humboldt Ave.
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-2526
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District?
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 647 students.
What is the rank of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District?
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is ranked #1630 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District?
57% of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District?
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,255 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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