Bitney Prep High School serves 83 students in grades 9-12.
Bitney Prep High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bitney Prep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bitney Prep High School's student population of 83 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bitney Prep High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bitney Prep High School is 0.40, 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
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
7%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
76%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bitney Prep High School's ranking?
Bitney Prep High School is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bitney Prep High School?
The graduation rate of Bitney Prep High School is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bitney Prep High School?
83 students attend Bitney Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bitney Prep High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bitney Prep High School?
Bitney Prep High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bitney Prep High School offer ?
Bitney Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bitney Prep High School part of?
Bitney Prep High School is part of Nevada County Office Of Education School District.
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