Eureka High School (California)

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Eureka High School
Location
Eureka, California
Information
School district Eureka City School District
Principal Bob Steffen
Enrollment

1,600
Faculty 76
Type Public high school
Grades 9-12
Athletics Big 5 League, Humboldt - Del Norte Conference
Mascot Logger
Color(s) forest green and red         
Established 1915
Athletic facilities Albee Stadium
Homepage http://www.eurekacityschools.org/eurekahighschool/

Eureka Senior High School is the only public high school in the city of Eureka, California. It is the largest high school in Humboldt County and is part of the Eureka City Schools District.

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[edit] History

Eureka High School was built in 1915 as the first high school on the Northern California coast. The building was designed by William H. Weeks, a noted architect of the time.

The Eureka High School mascot is the Logger, based on the logging industry which is the major economic industry of the area. The school colors of red and green are based on the redwood tree (red bark/wood, green foliage) which is vital to both the logging industry and the emerging eco-tourist industry.

[edit] Academic programs

The year is divided into semesters, which are then divided into quarters. 230 credits are required to graduate, as well as a passing grade in the California Exit Exam. Its teaching faculty consists of 76 teachers, and provides many Advanced Placement and special classes.

Course offerings include the following programs:

[edit] Athletics

Eureka High School is a member of the Humboldt–Del Norte Big 5 League.

[edit] Arts and music

  • Instrumental Music
  • Choir
  • Theater

[edit] Clubs

Eureka High School has many student-organized and teacher-supervised student groups.


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