Excellent
#515 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 5% in state
William & Marian Ghidotti High
High School · Nevada Joint Union High · Grass Valley, CA
A Nevada Joint Union High high school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
250 Sierra College Dr., Grass Valley, CA 95945
- Math 82% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 100% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at William & Marian Ghidotti High score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 91% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 95% (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
26%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William & Marian Ghidotti 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitney Prep HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Nevada Union HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,457 | Compare → |
| North Point AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.6 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.
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
- #1 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
William & Marian Ghidotti High is listed in Nevada Joint Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William & Marian Ghidotti High
William & Marian Ghidotti High is a public high school in Grass Valley, CA, part of Nevada Joint Union High, serving approximately 154 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #515 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William & Marian Ghidotti High
What grades does William & Marian Ghidotti High serve?
William & Marian Ghidotti High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend William & Marian Ghidotti High?
William & Marian Ghidotti High has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William & Marian Ghidotti High?
The student-teacher ratio at William & Marian Ghidotti High is 25.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William & Marian Ghidotti High rank in CA?
William & Marian Ghidotti High ranks #515 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is William & Marian Ghidotti High's MySchoolScout rating?
William & Marian Ghidotti High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 William & Marian Ghidotti High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William & Marian Ghidotti High has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is William & Marian Ghidotti High a charter school?
No, William & Marian Ghidotti High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William & Marian Ghidotti High a Title I school?
No, William & Marian Ghidotti High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William & Marian Ghidotti High?
26.0% of students at William & Marian Ghidotti 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
- 154
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nevada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (530) 274-5270
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- 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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