For the 2025 school year, there are 5 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 North Point Academy. 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 average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency 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 Graduation Rate 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431
Gr: 9-12 | 1,457 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
North Point Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Bitney Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Joerschke Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Silver Springs High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 Park Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
95945, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
342 South School St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6416
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
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
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6472
Gr: 2-5
225 South Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
10787 Bartlett Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-6423
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
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
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
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
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Gr: 7-8
340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 268-2200
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
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
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
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
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
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 North Point Academy.
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).
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