6.7avg / 10

Nevada Joint Union High School District

School District · Grass Valley, California

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 2,544

Teachers (FTE): 117

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

5 high

Enrollment

2,544

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.7:1

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

5 high

Enrollment

2,544

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.7:1

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How this district compares

California rank

#244 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,126

+$1,479 vs California median

District size

2,544 students

Typical than California median

The short answer

Nevada Joint Union High ranks #244 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Nevada Joint Union High's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are William & Marian Ghidotti High (8.8/10), Bear River High (6.9/10), and North Point Academy (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Nevada Joint Union High

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	William & Marian Ghidotti High	8.8 / 10	High	—	154
2	Bear River High	6.9 / 10	High	—	634
3	North Point Academy	6.5 / 10	High	—	130
4	Silver Springs High (continuation)	6.3 / 10	High	—	164
5	Nevada Union High	5.0 / 10	High	—	1,457

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About Nevada Joint Union High

Nevada Joint Union High is a Grass Valley, California school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,544 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.7:1. District-level spending was $19,126 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Nevada Joint Union High demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is William & Marian Ghidotti High, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Nevada Joint Union High students show an average math proficiency of 45.1% and ELA proficiency of 64.3%.

The district includes 5 high schools.

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Schools in Nevada Joint Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency45.1%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency64.3%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Nevada Joint Union High with test data.

Schools in Nevada Joint Union High

5 schools

High Schools5

William & Marian Ghidotti High

Silver Springs High (continuation)

1646.3

Nevada Union High

1,4575.0

District Details

State: California
City: Grass Valley
Total Enrollment: 2,544
Teachers (FTE): 117
District spending per student: $19,126NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Nevada Joint Union High?

Nevada Joint Union High has 5 schools in total — 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Nevada Joint Union High?

The average composite rating for Nevada Joint Union High is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Nevada Joint Union High?

Nevada Joint Union High's district-level spending was $19,126 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Nevada Joint Union High?

The average student-teacher ratio in Nevada Joint Union High is 21.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Nevada Joint Union High?

William & Marian Ghidotti High is the highest-rated school in Nevada Joint Union High with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Nevada Joint Union High?

Across schools in Nevada Joint Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Nevada Joint Union High compare to other districts in California?

Nevada Joint Union High has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.7/10
Math Proficiency: 45.1%
ELA Proficiency: 64.3%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.