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South Fork High

Summary:

South Fork High School is a public high school in Miranda, California, serving 230 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District. Over the past decade, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, currently sitting at 1,505 out of 2,323 California high schools with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Fork High has maintained relatively strong four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.9% to 100% over the past five years, outperforming nearby Southern Humboldt Community, which had a much lower 15.4% four-year graduation rate in 2018-2019. However, the school faces challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates reaching 65.6% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the 45.5% rate at Whale Gulch High and 83.3% at Osprey Learning Center. Academically, South Fork High's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than state and district averages, with only 43.24% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and just 5.41% proficient in Mathematics.

South Fork High serves a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 55.22% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. This factor may contribute to the school's academic challenges and high chronic absenteeism rates. While the nearby schools, Osprey Learning Center and Whale Gulch High, are even smaller in size and have lower statewide rankings, they also face significant educational obstacles, indicating that the broader region may be struggling with student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6831 Avenue of the Giants
       Miranda, CA  95553-0188

(707) 943-3144

District: Southern Humboldt Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1505th of 2,323 California High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  230

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.1%
Hispanic:
14.3%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.2% Help


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Compare Details South Fork High ranks worse than 64.8% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.84. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Fork High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.1%), Hispanic (14.3%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Fork High is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare South Fork High employs 15.9 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Fork High:

SchoolDigger ranks South Fork High 1505th of 2323 California public high schools. (See South Fork High in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Fork High

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Rank History for all students at South Fork High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.16 486th 1653 70.6%
2005 46.35 660th 1901 65.3%
2006 45.81 715th 1968 63.7%
2007 53.33 579th 2063 71.9%
2008 52.02 630th 2117 70.2%
2009 57.94 526th 2238 76.5%
2010 58.69 542nd 2281 76.2%
2011 53.79 691st 2367 70.8%
2012 53.99 690th 2354 70.7%
2013 59.86 539th 2426 77.8%
2015 42.14 1128th 1994 43.4%
2016 43.28 1138th 2039 44.2%
2017 69.04 621st 2021 69.3%
2018 53.56 941st 2017 53.3%
2019 53.08 902nd 2133 57.7%
2022 21.70 1617th 2123 23.8%
2023 41.48 1091st 2348 53.5%
2024 26.84 1505th 2323 35.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Fork High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.58 1041st 1862 44.1%
2019 58.23 721st 1937 62.8%
2022 29.35 1372nd 1943 29.4%
2023 58.68 661st 2247 70.6%
2024 35.25 1287th 2235 42.4%
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Rank History for Female students at South Fork High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.96 857th 1760 51.3%
2019 49.41 866th 1833 52.8%
2022 13.46 1636th 1858 11.9%
2023 41.41 1042nd 2118 50.8%
2024 30.58 1337th 2098 36.3%
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Rank History for Male students at South Fork High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.84 956th 1834 47.9%
2019 48.97 886th 1880 52.9%
2022 28.45 1330th 1916 30.6%
2023 39.44 1064th 2207 51.8%
2024 20.20 1589th 2172 26.8%
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Rank History for White students at South Fork High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.65 876th 1173 25.3%
2019 36.00 807th 1222 34.0%
2022 9.33 1099th 1204 8.7%
2023 14.66 1171st 1434 18.3%
2024 13.90 1157th 1406 17.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Fork High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 307 7 1 10 28 n/a n/a 0 353
1989 282 10 1 18 29 n/a n/a 0 340
1990 307 5 1 6 15 n/a n/a 0 334
1991 319 3 5 8 23 n/a n/a 0 358
1992 309 2 10 8 54 n/a n/a 0 383
1993 309 5 10 7 48 n/a n/a 0 379
1994 315 4 11 10 45 n/a n/a 0 385
1995 333 5 9 22 50 n/a n/a 0 419
1996 333 5 9 22 50 n/a n/a 0 419
1997 345 1 5 17 52 n/a n/a 0 420
1998 361 0 5 10 36 n/a n/a 0 412
1999 355 1 6 16 38 n/a n/a 0 416
2000 360 6 5 9 32 n/a n/a 0 412
2001 336 6 8 9 30 n/a n/a 0 389
2002 369 7 9 23 29 n/a n/a 10 447
2003 369 7 9 23 29 n/a n/a 10 447
2004 315 5 7 17 19 n/a n/a 0 363
2005 322 5 6 19 23 n/a n/a 6 381
2006 264 4 3 20 24 n/a n/a 14 329
2007 259 2 2 24 22 n/a n/a 11 320
2008 248 5 2 12 22 n/a n/a 0 289
2009 244 5 3 14 20 1 11 0 298
2010 234 2 7 22 20 2 3 0 290
2011 226 2 7 17 21 1 2 0 276
2012 224 4 4 23 23 1 0 0 279
2013 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 218 218
2014 172 4 6 32 19 1 5 0 239
2015 144 2 5 24 12 0 8 0 195
2016 147 4 4 27 8 0 6 0 196
2017 129 3 4 31 5 0 6 0 178
2018 148 3 2 28 8 0 6 0 195
2019 157 5 2 29 7 0 9 0 209
2020 158 3 2 34 7 1 11 0 216
2021 171 3 2 37 5 2 12 1 233
2022 173 1 1 41 2 2 13 1 234
2023 175 1 1 33 5 2 9 4 230

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Fork High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 25.6 13.7 n/a
1989 340 24.1 14.1 n/a
1990 334 22.1 15.1 n/a
1991 358 21.5 16.6 n/a
1992 383 21.8 17.5 15.7
1993 379 21.3 17.8 17.7
1994 385 23.4 16.5 16.1
1995 419 23.1 18.1 15.3
1996 419 23.1 18.1 15.3
1997 420 22.8 18.4 17.1
1998 412 22.5 18.3 18.4
1999 416 20.7 20.1 18.3
2000 412 24.2 17.0 17
2001 389 23.0 16.9 20.3
2002 447 23.4 19.1 32
2003 447 23.4 19.1 32
2004 363 21.9 16.6 23.1
2005 381 19.2 19.8 35.7
2006 329 20.6 16.0 33
2007 320 18.7 17.1 28.8
2008 289 21.9 13.2 32.9
2009 298 17.0 15.6 38.3
2010 290 16.6 17.4 37.2
2011 276 n/a n/a 41.3
2012 279 17.2 16.2 n/a
2013 218 16.5 13.1 42.7
2014 239 16.0 14.8 47.3
2015 195 14.0 13.9 44.6
2016 196 12.0 16.3 39.8
2017 178 9.6 18.4 41.6
2018 195 10.6 18.3 54.4
2019 209 10.7 19.4 49.3
2020 216 n/a n/a 50.9
2021 233 13.2 17.6 59.7
2022 234 13.6 17.1 56
2023 230 15.9 14.4 55.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Fork High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 25.6 13.7 n/a
1989 340 24.1 14.1 n/a
1990 334 22.1 15.1 n/a
1991 358 21.5 16.6 n/a
1992 383 21.8 17.5 15.7
1993 379 21.3 17.8 17.7
1994 385 23.4 16.5 16.1
1995 419 23.1 18.1 15.3
1996 419 23.1 18.1 15.3
1997 420 22.8 18.4 17.1
1998 412 22.5 18.3 18.4
1999 416 20.7 20.1 18.3
2000 412 24.2 17.0 17
2001 389 23.0 16.9 20.3
2002 447 23.4 19.1 32
2003 447 23.4 19.1 32
2004 363 21.9 16.6 23.1
2005 381 19.2 19.8 35.7
2006 329 20.6 16.0 33
2007 320 18.7 17.1 28.8
2008 289 21.9 13.2 32.9
2009 298 17.0 15.6 38.3
2010 290 16.6 17.4 37.2
2011 276 n/a n/a 41.3
2012 279 17.2 16.2 n/a
2013 218 16.5 13.1 42.7
2014 239 16.0 14.8 47.3
2015 195 14.0 13.9 44.6
2016 196 12.0 16.3 39.8
2017 178 9.6 18.4 41.6
2018 195 10.6 18.3 54.4
2019 209 10.7 19.4 49.3
2020 216 n/a n/a 50.9
2021 233 13.2 17.6 59.7
2022 234 13.6 17.1 56
2023 230 15.9 14.4 55.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Fork High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 902nd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1091st of 2348 High schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Fork High)36.844.6
 7.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Southern Humboldt Joint Unified)34.244.1
 9.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Fork High)16.25.4
 10.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Southern Humboldt Joint Unified)156.8
 8.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (South Fork High)16.732.1
 15.5%
   11th Grade Science (Southern Humboldt Joint Unified)15.832.2
 16.4%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (South Fork High)39.50
 39.5%
   12th Grade Science (Southern Humboldt Joint Unified)39.50
 39.5%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students209230
 10%
African American51
 80%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2933
 13.8%
Pacific Islander02
White157175
 11.5%
Two or More Races99
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.3%55.2%
 5.9%

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Students at South Fork High are 76% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Not Specified.

South Fork High ranks 1505th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 230 students attended South Fork High.


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