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#5053 of 9,539 schools in CA
East Nicolaus High
High School · East Nicolaus Joint Union High · Nicolaus, CA
An East Nicolaus Joint Union High high school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2454 Nicolaus Ave., Nicolaus, CA 95659
- Math 11% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Nicolaus High score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 24% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Nicolaus 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average515/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,188
Median home value
$500,000
Median rent
$1,586/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95659; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Sutter CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,485 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
East Nicolaus Joint Union High
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Nicolaus High is listed in East Nicolaus Joint Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Nicolaus High
East Nicolaus High is a public high school in Nicolaus, CA, part of East Nicolaus Joint Union High, serving approximately 299 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,053 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Nicolaus High
What grades does East Nicolaus High serve?
East Nicolaus High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Nicolaus High?
East Nicolaus High has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Nicolaus High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Nicolaus High is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Nicolaus High rank in CA?
East Nicolaus High ranks #5,053 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is East Nicolaus High's MySchoolScout rating?
East Nicolaus High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 East Nicolaus High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Nicolaus High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is East Nicolaus High a charter school?
No, East Nicolaus High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Nicolaus High a Title I school?
No, East Nicolaus High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Nicolaus High?
31.4% of students at East Nicolaus 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
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sutter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (530) 656-2255
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 95659)
- 673
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 95659; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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