Serving 67 students in grades 10-12, Zoe Barnum High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zoe Barnum High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Zoe Barnum High School's student population of 67 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Learner, Every Day: Engaged, Empowered, and Future-Ready
School Rankings
Zoe Barnum High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zoe Barnum High School is 0.73, 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
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
43%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zoe Barnum High School's ranking?
Zoe Barnum High School is ranked #7855 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zoe Barnum High School?
The graduation rate of Zoe Barnum High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Zoe Barnum High School?
67 students attend Zoe Barnum High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Zoe Barnum High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zoe Barnum High School?
Zoe Barnum High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Zoe Barnum High School offer ?
Zoe Barnum High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Zoe Barnum High School part of?
Zoe Barnum High School is part of Eureka City Schools.
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