Average
#6690 of 9,539 schools in CA
John Muir Charter
High School · John Muir Charter District · Grass Valley, CA
A charter high school in Grass Valley, CA where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
960 McCourtney Rd. Ste. E, Grass Valley, CA 95949
- Math 2% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 10% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 17.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at John Muir Charter score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 6% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 2% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where John Muir Charter 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,743/100K
Powered by
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
$90,309
Median home value
$551,700
Median rent
$1,827/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95949; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Springs High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Bitney Prep HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Nevada Union HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,457 | Compare → |
| North Point AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 130 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
John Muir Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,986NCES 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.
John Muir Charter is listed in John Muir Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Muir Charter
John Muir Charter is a public high school in Grass Valley, CA, part of John Muir Charter District, serving approximately 589 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,690 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Muir Charter
What grades does John Muir Charter serve?
John Muir Charter serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend John Muir Charter?
John Muir Charter has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Muir Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at John Muir Charter is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Muir Charter rank in CA?
John Muir Charter ranks #6,690 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is John Muir Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
John Muir Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 John Muir Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Muir Charter has 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is John Muir Charter a charter school?
Yes, John Muir Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is John Muir Charter a Title I school?
No, John Muir Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Muir Charter?
92.9% of students at John Muir Charter 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nevada County
- Phone
- (530) 272-4008
- 4-Year Graduation
- 17.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95949)
- 20,709
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 54.4
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 95949; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Elementary Schools in America: 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in California 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.