Eureka City Schools
Eureka City Schools has 8 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 33.2/100 — 10.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Eureka Senior High at 52/100, where 14.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,610 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 31.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 31.4/100 | 4 | 10.0% | 24.4% |
| Middle | Developing 32.0/100 | 2 | 10.2% | 28.8% |
| High | Developing 37.9/100 | 2 | 8.2% | 47.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Eureka City Schools, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Eureka City Schools's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 37.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +0.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.
Consistency: Score range of 28.8 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 31.4%, 13.2pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 7.3%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Eureka Senior High leads the district at 52 with 14.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Eureka City Schools
Hidden gems: 3 schools in Eureka City Schools are classified as On the Rise (3) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Eureka City Schools spends $12,610 per student in current expenditures — $2,204 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (4)
Eureka City Schools has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.4 — 12.4 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +0.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Washington Elementary with a Scope Score of 39 and 15.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Elementary Eureka City Schools Building Momentum | 15.3% | Developing 39/100 |
| 2 | Grant Elementary Eureka City Schools Building Momentum | 11.1% | Developing 33/100 |
| 3 | Lafayette Elementary Eureka City Schools On the Rise | 8.4% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 4 | Alice Birney Elementary Eureka City Schools Building Momentum | 5.2% | Needs Support 25/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
Eureka City Schools has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.0 — 8.5 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +11.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Winship Middle with a Scope Score of 37 and 11.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winship Middle Eureka City Schools On the Rise | 11.8% | Developing 37/100 |
| 2 | Catherine L. Zane Middle Eureka City Schools On the Rise | 8.7% | Needs Support 27/100 |
High Schools (2)
Eureka City Schools has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.9 — 9.5 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Eureka Senior High with a Scope Score of 52 and 14.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eureka Senior High Eureka City Schools Building Momentum | 14.7% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Zoe Barnum High Eureka City Schools Building Momentum | 1.6% | Needs Support 24/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Eureka City Schools
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology