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Fortuna Union High

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 43.3/100

Fortuna Union High has 3 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 43.3/100 — 0.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Academy of the Redwoods at 62/100, where 40.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,008 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 36.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
43.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
42.1
19.9 – 61.9
Avg Exceeded %
16.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
36.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 42.1 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 36.5%, 18.4pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 6.1%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Academy of the Redwoods leads the district at 62 with 40.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Fortuna Union High

1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
24.5%
White
60.1%
Asian
1.1%
Black
0.0%
Other
14.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
58%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Fortuna Union High spends $13,008 per student in current expenditures — $1,807 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,008
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,138
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 7.2%
$12,130 → $13,008
Spending Efficiency
3.33
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 57%Support 41%Other 2%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$50,096–$102,137
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
58
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (3)

Fortuna Union High has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.3 — 4.2 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Academy of the Redwoods with a Scope Score of 62 and 40.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Academy of the Redwoods
Fortuna Union High Strong All-Around
40.5%Solid
62/100
2Fortuna Union High
Fortuna Union High Building Momentum
8.2%Developing
48/100
3East High (Continuation)
Fortuna Union High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
20/100

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 Fortuna Union High

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Fortuna Union High a good school district?
Fortuna Union High has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.3/100, which is 0.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. 16.2% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Fortuna Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Fortuna Union High is Academy of the Redwoods with a Scope Score of 62/100 and 40.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Fortuna Union High spend per student?
Fortuna Union High spends $13,008 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Fortuna Union High?
Teacher salaries in Fortuna Union High range from $50,096–$102,137 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.