Fortuna Union High School

Fortuna Union High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
379 12th St,  Fortuna, CA
Fortuna Union High School District
3.5
4.3
871 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Clint Duey
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
560
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
50%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
1.7%
State Average
19.4%
Science
2.2%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
225:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
46.6%
White
54.4%
Hispanic
34.9%
Two or more races
6.2%
Native American
4%
Filipino
<1%
Asian
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
College of the Redwoods 90 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Humboldt 85 Students
University of California - Davis 77 Students
University of California - Berkeley 70 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 62 Students
San Diego State University 54 Students
University of California - San Diego 52 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 51 Students
San José State University 47 Students
California State University, Chico 47 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 39 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Nursing 39 Students
Biology 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 13 Students
Agriculture 13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 11 Students
Accounting 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 103 Reviews
4.0 Alum
3/28/2023
I loved my time at FUHS. I feel like the teachers are very accomidating and it is evident tha they care about students. The sports teams are not the best, but the student sections make it worth it. I feel like I learned a lot during my time there
4.0 Alum
6/6/2022
The teachers at this school can be a hit or miss. There are so many fantastic faculty and teacher here at FUHS and the Cafeteria has great food. This school also offers an array of sports and clubs that you can join. Overall I really loved this school.
3.0 Senior
1/25/2020
I don't have too many likes o dislikes about Fortuna union high school. I would like to see teachers hold students more accountable for ignorant and racist remarks. This school could've been worse so, it's not all that bad but could definitely use some improvements.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 3 Reviews
4.0 other
8/5/2013
I attended FUHS for my senior year of high school and I really liked it. The class sizes were smaller than I was used to, which gave me more access to the teachers if I needed it. Because of the school size and layout, getting to my classes on time was easy. The discipline and consequences for break...
5.0 student
5/19/2009
4.0 student
7/22/2007

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Fortuna Union High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fortuna, CA, in the Fortuna neighborhood, and is served by the Fortuna Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 871 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Fortuna Union High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average SAT score is 1090. The average home value in this area is $455,521. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eel River Community, East High School, New Life Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Fortuna has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fortuna Union High School.

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