Fortuna Union High vs Redwood Preparatory Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fortuna Union High
Fortuna · Public high · Grades 9–12
826 students
Redwood Preparatory Charter
Fortuna · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
236 students
| Measure | Fortuna Union High Fortuna, California | Redwood Preparatory Charter Fortuna, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #873 of 1,343 | #1620 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13575 of 16,910 | #21346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 826 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 826 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| city | Fortuna | Fortuna |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Redwood Preparatory Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 28.9).
- •Redwood Preparatory Charter does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Redwood Preparatory Charter does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Redwood Preparatory Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 66.1%).
- •Fortuna Union High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.6).
- •Fortuna Union High is the larger school with 826 students compared with 236.
- •Fortuna Union High is a public school while Redwood Preparatory Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fortuna Union High better than Redwood Preparatory Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Redwood Preparatory Charter ranks higher (55.5 vs 28.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fortuna Union High and Redwood Preparatory Charter?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Fortuna and Fortuna in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fortuna Union High: 826. Redwood Preparatory Charter: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fortuna Union High and Redwood Preparatory Charter rank in California?
Fortuna Union High is 873rd of 1,343 and Redwood Preparatory Charter is 1620th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).