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, 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 50% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Grass Valley have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Grass Valley, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
Bear River High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11130 Magnolia Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Nevada Union High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431
Grades: 9-12
| 1,477 students
Rank: #44.
Bitney Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Joerschke Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #55.
North Point Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #66.
Silver Springs High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 Park Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Grass Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
342 South School St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6416
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
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-5464
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Elderberry Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
340 Buena Vista
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-5464
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-5464
Grades: 8-12
| 60 students
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
Grades: 2-5
| n/a students
225 South Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
10787 Bartlett Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-6423
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-6423
Grades: K-6
| 59 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
12338 Mccourtney Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-2643
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-2643
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9
| 9 students
Nu Technical High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-1248
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-1248
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pioneer High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
11130 Magnolia Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
16229 Duggans Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2820
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2820
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Pleasant Ridge Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
22431 Kingston Ln
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
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
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning (Closed 2014)
Charter School
340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 268-2200
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 268-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Sierra Montessori Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
16229 Duggans Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-9990
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-9990
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
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
Grades: 7-8
| 1 students
Twin Ridges 3r Community Day School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
10725 Alta Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
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
Grades: 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
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, Bear River High School and Nevada Union 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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