Humboldt County Public Schools
Humboldt County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
89
public schools
Total Enrollment
17,572
students
School Districts
44
districts
How to use the Humboldt County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for California; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Humboldt County has 44 district entries. Eureka City Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 8 schools.
School records are spread across 27 listed communities. Eureka has the most listed schools, with 26 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 48 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 15 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 15 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
89
in Humboldt County
Reported Enrollment
17,572
89 schools reporting
School Districts
44
districts
Charter Schools
15
17% of total
School Level Breakdown
44 School Districts in Humboldt County
Eureka City Schools
Northern Humboldt Union High
Fortuna Elementary
Fortuna Union High
Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified
McKinleyville Union Elementary
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified
Pacific Union Elementary
Cutten Elementary
Arcata Elementary
89 Public Schools in Humboldt County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 89 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Senior High | Profile | Eureka City Schools | Eureka, 95501Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,295 |
| Arcata High | Profile | Northern Humboldt Union High | Arcata, 95521Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,052 |
| Fortuna Union High | Listed only | Fortuna Union High | Fortuna, 95540Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 830 |
| McKinleyville High | Listed only | Northern Humboldt Union High | McKinleyville, 95519Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 556 |
| Pacific Union Elementary | Listed only | Pacific Union Elementary | Arcata, 95521Town: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 537 |
| Washington Elementary | Listed only | Eureka City Schools | Eureka, 95503Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 499 |
| Jacoby Creek | Listed only | Jacoby Creek Elementary | Bayside, 95524Town: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 459 |
| Catherine L. Zane Middle | Listed only | Eureka City Schools | Eureka, 95501Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 433 |
| Alder Grove Charter School 2 | Listed only | Alder Grove Charter School 2 District | Eureka, 95501Town: Remote | KG–12 | Charter | 429 |
| Winship Middle | Listed only | Eureka City Schools | Eureka, 95503Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 400 |
| Hoopa Valley Elementary | Listed only | Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified | Hoopa, 95546Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 398 |
| Alice Birney Elementary | Listed only | Eureka City Schools | Eureka, 95503Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 392 |
| McKinleyville Middle | Listed only | McKinleyville Union Elementary | McKinleyville, 95519Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 360 |
| Ferndale Elementary | Listed only | Ferndale Unified | Ferndale, 95536Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 344 |
| Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary | Listed only | Fortuna Elementary | Fortuna, 95540Town: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 323 |
| Cutten Elementary | Listed only | Cutten Elementary | Eureka, 95503Town: Remote | 3–6 | Primary | 322 |
| Northern United - Humboldt Charter | Listed only | Northern United - Humboldt Charter District | Eureka, 95503Town: Remote | KG–12 | Charter | 309 |
| Redway Elementary | Listed only | Southern Humboldt Joint Unified | Redway, 95560Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 299 |
| Linell K. Walker Elementary | Listed only | Fortuna Elementary | Fortuna, 95540Town: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 294 |
| Morris Elementary | Listed only | McKinleyville Union Elementary | McKinleyville, 95519Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 292 |
Eureka Senior High
Eureka City Schools
Eureka, 95501 / Town: Remote
Arcata High
Northern Humboldt Union High
Arcata, 95521 / Town: Remote
Fortuna Union High
Fortuna Union High
Fortuna, 95540 / Town: Remote
McKinleyville High
Northern Humboldt Union High
McKinleyville, 95519 / Town: Remote
Pacific Union Elementary
Pacific Union Elementary
Arcata, 95521 / Town: Remote
Washington Elementary
Eureka City Schools
Eureka, 95503 / Town: Remote
Jacoby Creek
Jacoby Creek Elementary
Bayside, 95524 / Town: Remote
Catherine L. Zane Middle
Eureka City Schools
Eureka, 95501 / Town: Remote
Alder Grove Charter School 2
Alder Grove Charter School 2 District
Eureka, 95501 / Town: Remote
Winship Middle
Eureka City Schools
Eureka, 95503 / Town: Remote
Hoopa Valley Elementary
Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified
Hoopa, 95546 / Rural: Remote
Alice Birney Elementary
Eureka City Schools
Eureka, 95503 / Town: Remote
McKinleyville Middle
McKinleyville Union Elementary
McKinleyville, 95519 / Town: Remote
Ferndale Elementary
Ferndale Unified
Ferndale, 95536 / Rural: Distant
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary
Fortuna Elementary
Fortuna, 95540 / Town: Remote
Cutten Elementary
Cutten Elementary
Eureka, 95503 / Town: Remote
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Northern United - Humboldt Charter District
Eureka, 95503 / Town: Remote
Redway Elementary
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified
Redway, 95560 / Rural: Remote
Linell K. Walker Elementary
Fortuna Elementary
Fortuna, 95540 / Town: Remote
Morris Elementary
McKinleyville Union Elementary
McKinleyville, 95519 / Town: Remote
Humboldt County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Humboldt County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in California. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Humboldt County public school directory?
The directory lists 89 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Humboldt County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Humboldt County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Humboldt County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Humboldt County?
Start with the 44 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Humboldt County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.