Schools in 95501 — Eureka, California: 8 schools. Average score 12.4 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
95501 has 8 ranked schools in Eureka, averaging a Scope Score of 32.4/100 — 12.4 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 8.7 to 56.3, a 47.6-point spread.
How 95501 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Academy of the Redwoods with a Scope Score of 56 and 40.5% of students exceeding standard.
Schools in 95501 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +4.7 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 95501 averages 31.1%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95501 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95501 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95501 | Eureka | 8 | Developing 32.4/100 | — |
| 95503 | Eureka | 8 | Developing 47.5/100 | +15.1 |
| 95492 | Windsor | 6 | Developing 36.9/100 | +4.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95501
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95501 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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
All schools in 95501
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academy of the Redwoods Fortuna Union High Solid Base | 40.5% | Solid 56/100 |
| 2 | Eureka Senior High Eureka City Schools Building Momentum | 14.7% | Developing 48/100 |
| 3 | Lafayette Elementary Eureka City Schools On the Rise | 8.4% | Developing 34/100 |
| 4 | Catherine L. Zane Middle Eureka City Schools On the Rise | 8.7% | Developing 33/100 |
| 5 | Pacific View Charter 2.0 Eureka City Schools Culture First | 5.3% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 6 | Alder Grove Charter School 2 South Bay Union Elementary Culture First | 3.9% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 7 | Zoe Barnum High Eureka City Schools Building Momentum | 1.6% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 8 | Eureka Community Humboldt County Office of Education Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 9/100 |
Schools in 95501 on the map
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology