Top Rankings
Nevada Joint Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,481 students in Nevada Joint Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Nevada Joint Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
2,481 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Nevada Joint Union High School District, which is ranked #171 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.63
# American Indian Students
29 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
38 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
393 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
56%
# Black Students
21 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,829 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
74%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
165 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
645
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
605
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
597
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
634
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,563 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,143 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,563
$19,806
Spending / Student
$21,143
$18,241
Best Nevada Joint Union High School District Public Schools (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.
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: #55.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nevada Joint Union High School District?
Nevada Joint Union High School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,481 students.
What is the rank of Nevada Joint Union High School District?
Nevada Joint Union High School District is ranked #171 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada Joint Union High School District?
74% of Nevada Joint Union High School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nevada Joint Union High School District?
Nevada Joint Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Nevada Joint Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,143 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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