Serving 165 students in grades 9-12, Academy Of The Redwoods ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of The Redwoods ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Academy Of The Redwoods's student population of 165 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Academy Of The Redwoods ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of The Redwoods is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#300 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
66%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of The Redwoods's ranking?
Academy Of The Redwoods is ranked #300 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Academy Of The Redwoods often compared to?
Academy Of The Redwoodsis often viewed alongside schools like Arcata High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of The Redwoods?
The graduation rate of Academy Of The Redwoods is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academy Of The Redwoods?
165 students attend Academy Of The Redwoods.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Academy Of The Redwoods students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of The Redwoods?
Academy Of The Redwoods has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Academy Of The Redwoods offer ?
Academy Of The Redwoods offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy Of The Redwoods part of?
Academy Of The Redwoods is part of Fortuna Union High School District.
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