Top 5 Best Grass Valley Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,548 students in Grass Valley, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Grass Valley, CA are William & Marian Ghidotti High School, Nevada Union High School and Bear River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grass Valley, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Grass Valley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Grass Valley, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bear River High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Grass Valley, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
Nevada Union High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431
Grades: 9-12
| 1,477 students
Rank: #33.
Bear River High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11130 Magnolia Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 547 students
Rank: #44.
North Point Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #55.
Bitney Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Joerschke Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #66.
Silver Springs High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Park Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Grass Valley, California

Grass Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
342 South School St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6416
Grades: K-3
| 210 students
Edge Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
12338 Mcct.ney Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-5464
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
340 Buena Vista
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-5464
Grades: 8-12
| 60 students
225 South Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6472
Grades: 2-5
| n/a students
225 South Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
10787 Bartlett Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-6423
Grades: K-6
| 59 students
10837 Rough And Ready Hwy
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4483
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
12338 Mccourtney Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-2643
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
140 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grades: 9
| 9 students
340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-1248
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
11130 Magnolia Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
16229 Duggans Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2820
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
22431 Kingston Ln
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 268-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
140 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
16229 Duggans Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-9990
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 7-8
| 1 students
10725 Alta Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
11638 Colfax Hwy.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2461
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Grass Valley, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Grass Valley, CA include William & Marian Ghidotti High School, Nevada Union High School and Bear River High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grass Valley, CA?
6 public high schools are located in Grass Valley, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Grass Valley, CA?
Grass Valley, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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