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Best 95945 California Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,996 students in 95945, CA.

The top-ranked public high schools in 95945, CA are William & Marian Ghidotti High School, Nevada Union High School and Bitney Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 95945 have an score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95945, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 95945 have a of 84%, which is less than the California average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is William & Marian Ghidotti High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95945, CA Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

William & Marian Ghidotti High School

Alternative School

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
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250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270

Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: #22.

Nevada Union High School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
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11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431

Gr: 9-12 | 1,457 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #33.

Bitney Prep High School

Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
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135 Joerschke Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235

Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Rank: #44.

Silver Springs High (Continuation School)

Alternative School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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130 Park Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635

Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95945 California

95945, California Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Bell Hill Elementary School (Closed 2006)

342 South School St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6416

Gr: K-3 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Elderberry Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

340 Buena Vista
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-5464

Gr: 8-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Gvsd Elementary Community Day (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

225 South Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6472

Gr: 2-5

Hennessy Elementary School (Closed 2013)

225 South Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281

Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Highland Oaks Elementary School (Closed 2004)

10787 Bartlett Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-6423

Gr: K-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Lyman Gilmore Community Day (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

10837 Rough And Ready Hwy
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4483

Gr: 6-8

Nevada County Academy Of Learning (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

140 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635

Gr: 9 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Nu Technical High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-1248

Gr: 9-12

Pleasant Valley 3r Community Day (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322

Gr: 7-8

Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning (Closed 2014)

340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 268-2200

Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Sierra Foothill High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

140 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635

Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Twin Ridges 3r Community Day (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322

Gr: 7-8 | 1 student

Twin Ridges 3r Community Day School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

10725 Alta Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322

Gr: 6-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Union Hill 3r Community Day (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322

Gr: 7-8 | 4 students

Union Hill Charter Home (Closed 2017)

Charter School

11638 Colfax Hwy.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2461

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 95945, CA?

The top-ranked public high schools in 95945, CA include William & Marian Ghidotti High School, Nevada Union High School and Bitney Prep High School.

How many public high schools are located in 95945?

5 public high schools are located in 95945.

What is the racial composition of students in 95945?

95945 public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).