Very Good
#2838 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 30% in state
Bitney Prep High
High School · Nevada County Office of Education · Grass Valley, CA
A Nevada County Office of Education charter high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
135 Joerschke Dr., Grass Valley, CA 95945
- Math 29% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bitney Prep High score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bitney Prep High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,743/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grass Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,068
Median home value
$496,600
Median rent
$1,420/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95945; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William & Marian Ghidotti HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Nevada Union HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,457 | Compare → |
| North Point AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Earle Jamieson Educational OptionsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nevada County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $29,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bitney Prep High is listed in Nevada County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bitney Prep High
Bitney Prep High is a public high school in Grass Valley, CA, part of Nevada County Office of Education, serving approximately 91 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,838 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bitney Prep High
What grades does Bitney Prep High serve?
Bitney Prep High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bitney Prep High?
Bitney Prep High has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bitney Prep High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bitney Prep High is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bitney Prep High rank in CA?
Bitney Prep High ranks #2,838 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bitney Prep High's MySchoolScout rating?
Bitney Prep High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bitney Prep High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bitney Prep High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bitney Prep High a charter school?
Yes, Bitney Prep High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bitney Prep High a Title I school?
No, Bitney Prep High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bitney Prep High?
58.2% of students at Bitney Prep High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nevada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.7%
- Phone
- (530) 477-1235
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 95945)
- 27,675
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95945; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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