Nevada City School Of The Arts (charter) (Closed 2008)
- Nevada City School Of The Arts (charter) served 220 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 220 students |
 | |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 94% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.41 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 20% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Twin Ridges Elementary School District | |
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nevada City School Of The Arts (charter) is Nevada Union High School (4.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Nevada City School Of The Arts (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Nevada City School Of The Arts (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nevada City Nevada City School Of The Arts Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 408 students
0.7 miles
13032 Bitney Springs Rd., Bldg
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530)273-7736 0.7 K-8 408 - Nevada City Yuba River Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 305 students
0.7 miles
505 Main St.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530)265-6060 0.7 K-8 305 - Penn Valley Penn Valley Union Special Education Preschool Magnet School
Grades: M
3.5 miles
14806 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530)432-7311 3.5 M n/a - Grass Valley Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 501 students
3.8 miles
10821 Squirrel Creek Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530)273-6472 3.8 K-4 501 - Penn Valley Williams Ranch Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 149 students
3.8 miles
14804 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530)432-7300 3.8 K-3 149
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