For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,996 students in 95945, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 95945, CA are William & Marian Ghidotti High School, Nevada Union High School and North Point Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95945 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95945, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95945 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nevada Union High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95945, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Nevada Union High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431
Grades: 9-12
| 1,457 students
Rank: #33.
North Point Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Rank: #44.
Bitney Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Joerschke Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #55.
Silver Springs High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 Park Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
95945, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
342 South School St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6416
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6416
Grades: K-3
| 210 students
Elderberry Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
340 Buena Vista
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-5464
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-5464
Grades: 8-12
| 60 students
Gvsd Elementary Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
225 South Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6472
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6472
Grades: 2-5
| n/a students
225 South Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
10787 Bartlett Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-6423
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-6423
Grades: K-6
| 59 students
Lyman Gilmore Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
10837 Rough And Ready Hwy
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4483
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4483
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Nevada County Academy Of Learning (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
140 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grades: 9
| 9 students
Nu Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-1248
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-1248
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pleasant Valley 3r Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 268-2200
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 268-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Sierra Foothill High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
140 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Twin Ridges 3r Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 7-8
| 1 students
Twin Ridges 3r Community Day School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10725 Alta Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
Union Hill 3r Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
Union Hill Charter Home (Closed 2017)
Charter School
11638 Colfax Hwy.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2461
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2461
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 95945, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 95945, CA include William & Marian Ghidotti High School, Nevada Union High School and North Point Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 95945?
5 public high schools are located in 95945.
What is the racial composition of students in 95945?
95945 public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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