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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 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 645 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.
51爆料s 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 34% 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
10,369 Schools
# Students
645 Students
5,826,818 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
268,016 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1632 of all 1,910 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.
Overall District Rank
#1611 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.63
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
22%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
66%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,250 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,309 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,250
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,309
$18,396
Best Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osprey Learning Center (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
344 Humboldt Ave.
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-1147
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-1147
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Whitethorn Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16851 Briceland-thorn Rd.
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7420
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7420
Gr: K-6 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Casterlin Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24790 Alderpoint Rd.
Blocksburg, CA 95514
(707) 926-5402
Blocksburg, CA 95514
(707) 926-5402
Gr: K-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Redway Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
344 Humboldt Ave.
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-2526
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-2526
Gr: K-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
South Fork High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6831 Avenue Of The Giants
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Miranda Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6831 Avenue Of The Giants
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-3144
Gr: 7-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
24790 Alderpoint Rd.
Blocksburg, CA 95514
(707) 926-5402
Blocksburg, CA 95514
(707) 926-5402
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Osprey Learning Center
Alternative School
344 Humboldt Ave.
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-2526
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-2526
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 645 students.
What is the rank of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District?
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District is ranked #1632 out of 1,910 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?
66% of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 17:1, 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 $17,309 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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