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Fortuna, California, Main St., 1940sPhoto: Alden Jewell · Public domain
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Schools in Fortuna · Fortuna Elementary School District, Fortuna Union High School District

Fortuna’s public schools score below 73% of California districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 18% of Fortuna’s students scored proficient, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Fortuna, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.

#772of 847 California townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
34%
▼ 13 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
18%
▼ 15 pts vs CA 33%
2021–22
Graduate on time
94%
▲ 8 pts vs CA 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.7K
▼ 21% vs CA $21.2K
FY2024 · Fortuna Union High
Students per teacher
19.2
CA 21.6 · smaller classes
Schools in town
8
1,828 students on the public path
In brief

Fortuna’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 402 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Fortuna’s, its schools beat 18%, lower than their 27% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 34% of tested students were proficient in reading and 18% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

Fortuna Elementary spends $19,546 per student and Fortuna Union High $16,689, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Choice beyond the district

Redwood Preparatory Charter is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Fortuna’s grade

C Test scoresB+ Graduation

C: better than 27% of California school districts, #772 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.

California school districts we grade (1,872)Better than 27%
Lower resultsHigher results
California towns with similar household incomes (402)Better than 18%
C−CA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 974 test results and a graduating class of 250 could put Fortuna anywhere from C− to C. The tests are from spring 2022, when 95% of Fortuna’s students in the tested grades sat them (976 in math, 972 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Fortuna, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–42 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC− to C+
5–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressD to C−
9–12Fortuna Union HighFortuna Union High School DistrictC−

Fortuna runs its own schools through grade 8 (Fortuna Elementary School District). From grade 9, students attend the Fortuna Union High School District, shared with Rio Dell. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve Fortuna

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Fortuna Elementary School DistrictGrades K–8 · 4 schools · 1,002 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 17.8 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$19,546CA $21,206 · FY2024
C−
Fortuna Union High School DistrictGrades 9–12 · 3 schools · 1,046 students, down 8% since 2020–21 · 20.7 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$16,689CA $21,206 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading · K–8, Fortuna Elementary School District30%
State average 46.7% · 741 students tested
Math · K–8, Fortuna Elementary School District18%
State average 33.1% · 748 students tested
Reading · 9–12, Fortuna Union High School District46%
State average 46.7% · 231 students tested
Math · 9–12, Fortuna Union High School District20%
State average 33.1% · 228 students tested

Fortuna vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the California towns that share Fortuna’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
FortunaCFortuna Elementary K–8 · Fortuna Union High 9–12

Every school in Fortuna

8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Fortunaby address
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–4
C+
282 students20:1Rate it →
Linell K. Walker Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–4
C−
256 students20:1Rate it →
Toddy Thomas Middle
Middle · Grades 5–8
C−
233 students20:1Rate it →
Fortuna Middle
Middle · Grades 7–8
D
231 students13:1Rate it →
Fortuna Union High
High · Grades 9–12
C−
826 students21:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
East High (Continuation)
High · Grades 10–12
C−
Alternative Education
66 students17:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Redwood Preparatory Charter
Elementary · Grades K–8
A−
Charter
236 students24:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Fortunarun by other districts or the state
Eel River Community
High · Grades 7–12
C−
Alternative Education
64 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about Fortuna’s schools

Are Fortuna’s schools good?

On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Fortuna children attend score below 73% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #772 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 18%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Fortuna in?

Two districts: Fortuna Elementary School District runs grades K–8, and Fortuna Union High School District runs grades 9–12, shared with Rio Dell.

Where do Fortuna kids go to high school?

Fortuna Union High, with 826 students; its own test results earn a C−.

What is Fortuna’s graduation rate?

94% of the class of 2023 in Fortuna Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.

How much does Fortuna spend per student?

$19,546 in Fortuna Elementary School District and $16,689 in Fortuna Union High School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.