Best Grass Valley Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,219 students in Grass Valley, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Grass Valley, CA are William & Marian Ghidotti High School, Bear River High School and Nevada Union 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 24% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Grass Valley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Grass Valley, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Grass Valley, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
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.
Bear River High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11130 Magnolia Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Nevada Union High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431
Gr: 9-12 | 1,457 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
North Point Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
John Muir Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
960 Mccourtney Rd., Ste. E
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-4008
Gr: 6-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Grass Valley, California

Grass Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
342 South School St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6416
Gr: K-3 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Edge Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12338 Mcct.ney Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-5464
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students
340 Buena Vista
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-5464
Gr: 8-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
225 South Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6472
Gr: 2-5
225 South Auburn St
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
Gr: K-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
10837 Rough And Ready Hwy
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4483
Gr: 6-8
12338 Mccourtney Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-2643
140 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Gr: 9 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-1248
Gr: 9-12
11130 Magnolia Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
16229 Duggans Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2820
Gr: K-8
22431 Kingston Ln
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Gr: 6-8
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Gr: 7-8
340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 268-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
140 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
16229 Duggans Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-9990
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Gr: 7-8 | 1 student
10725 Alta Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Gr: 6-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Gr: 7-8 | 4 students
11638 Colfax Hwy.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2461

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, Bear River High School and Nevada Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grass Valley?
7 public high schools are located in Grass Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Grass Valley?
Grass Valley public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Grass Valley are often viewed compared to one another?

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