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5.8 avg / 10

Nevada Joint Union High School District

School District · Grass Valley, California

Students: 2,544
Teachers (FTE): 117

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

5

5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,126

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.7:1

How this district compares

California rank

#484 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,126

+$1,479 vs California median

District size

2,544 students

Typical than California median

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. The district invests $19,126 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.8/10, 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 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Nevada Joint Union High students show an average math proficiency of 34.5% and ELA proficiency of 62.0%.

The district includes 5 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 34.5%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 62.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Nevada Joint Union High with test data.

District Details

City
Grass Valley
Total Enrollment
2,544
Teachers (FTE)
117
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data 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 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Nevada Joint Union High?

Nevada Joint Union High spends $19,126 per student per year.

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 7.6/10.

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 34.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.0%. 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 5.8/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
34.5%
ELA Proficiency
62.0%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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.

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