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Nevada Union High

Nevada Joint Union High · Nevada County · 11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945-5025

(530) 273-4431 · njuhsd.com

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7/10
#416
Rank 416 out of 1,227
Top 34%
English Language Arts6/10 · #528 · 57th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #419 · 66th percentile
Science8/10 · #268 · 79th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Nevada Union High sits in the heart of Grass Valley, a charming Gold Rush-era town in the Sierra Nevada foothills where outdoor adventure and small-town community life go hand in hand. The school punches above its weight in science, and its overall profile makes it a solid choice for families who want a well-rounded public high school without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of bigger metro districts. If you're the kind of family drawn to weekend hikes, local farmers markets, and a tight-knit community where teachers actually know your kid's name, Grass Valley and Nevada Union are worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

347 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
245 (71%)
Hispanic
76 (22%)
Multiple Races
20 (6%)
Other
9 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners10 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged138 (40%)
Students with Disabilities44 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,561
Enrollment
77.8
Teachers (FTE)
20.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
20.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

90.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

11
AP Courses
offered
13.9%
AP Participation
of students
203
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Miners · CIF Sac-Joaquin Section

25
varsity sports
11 boys
10 girls
Alpine Skiing/SnowboardingBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #1301 · 41st percentile

64 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found