Juvenile Hall-nielson High School serves 22 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 54%).
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
27%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Juvenile Hall-nielson High School?
22 students attend Juvenile Hall-nielson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Juvenile Hall-nielson High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Juvenile Hall-nielson High School offer ?
Juvenile Hall-nielson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Juvenile Hall-nielson High School part of?
Juvenile Hall-nielson High School is part of Colusa County Office Of Education School District.
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