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#4918 of 9,539 schools in CA
Silver Springs High (continuation)
High School · Nevada Joint Union High · Grass Valley, CA
A Nevada Joint Union High high school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
130 Park Ave., Grass Valley, CA 95945
- Math 3% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Silver Springs High (continuation) score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 12% in 2024.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 20% (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 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Silver Springs High (continuation) 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Muir CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Bitney Prep HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| William & Marian Ghidotti HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Nevada Union HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,457 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nevada Joint Union High
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,126NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Silver Springs High (continuation) is listed in Nevada Joint Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Silver Springs High (continuation)
Silver Springs High (continuation) is a public high school in Grass Valley, CA, part of Nevada Joint Union High, serving approximately 164 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,918 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Silver Springs High (continuation)
What grades does Silver Springs High (continuation) serve?
Silver Springs High (continuation) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Silver Springs High (continuation)?
Silver Springs High (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Springs High (continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Springs High (continuation) is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Silver Springs High (continuation) rank in CA?
Silver Springs High (continuation) ranks #4,918 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Silver Springs High (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Silver Springs High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Silver Springs High (continuation)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Springs High (continuation) has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Silver Springs High (continuation) a charter school?
No, Silver Springs High (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Silver Springs High (continuation) a Title I school?
No, Silver Springs High (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Springs High (continuation)?
61.0% of students at Silver Springs High (continuation) 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
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nevada County
- Phone
- (530) 272-2635
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- 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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