Bitney Prep High School is a high school located in Nevada County, California, United States.
Serving 91 students in grades 9-12, Bitney Prep High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bitney Prep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bitney Prep High School's student population of 91 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
Black, Red, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bitney Prep High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bitney Prep High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6794 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
43%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
43%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bitney Prep High School's ranking?
Bitney Prep High School is ranked #6794 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bitney Prep High School often compared to?
Bitney Prep High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nevada Union High School, Bear River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bitney Prep High School?
The graduation rate of Bitney Prep High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bitney Prep High School?
91 students attend Bitney Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Bitney Prep High School students are Two or more races, 43% of students are White, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bitney Prep High School?
Bitney Prep High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bitney Prep High School offer ?
Bitney Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bitney Prep High School part of?
Bitney Prep High School is part of Nevada County Office Of Education School District.
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