Nevada Joint Union High School District
School District · Grass Valley, California
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
5
5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,126
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
5
5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,126
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
Evaluating Nevada Joint Union High?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Nevada Joint Union High as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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William & Marian Ghidotti High
Grass Valley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bear River High
Grass Valley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Point Academy
Grass Valley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | William & Marian Ghidotti High | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Bear River High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | North Point Academy | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Silver Springs High (continuation) | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Nevada Union High | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 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.
District Map
Schools in Nevada Joint Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Nevada Joint Union High with test data.
Schools in Nevada Joint Union High
5 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- 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 6.7/10. 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 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.
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