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11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945-5025
Summary
Nevada Union High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 64th percentile among comparable California schools.
56.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 31.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 654/1,596 (59th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 509/1,596 (68th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,561 |
| Low-Income Students | 583 (37.3%) |
| English Learners | 18 (1.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.3 points from last year and fell 0.9 points over the full period. Math fell 0.6 points from last year and rose 2.8 points over the full period.
•Math +2.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
56.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 41% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.6-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 34% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 26%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
31.4% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.8-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Nevada Union High compare within the district?
Nevada Union High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Nevada Joint Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Nevada Union High rank in California?
Nevada Union High ranks No. 654 of 1,596 in reading and No. 509 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Nevada Union High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.5% meet the reading standard and 21.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Nevada Union High compare with other schools in Grass Valley?
Nevada Union High is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Grass Valley with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Grass ValleyHow does Nevada Union High compare with other schools in Nevada County?
Nevada Union High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Nevada County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Nevada CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Union HighThis school | 31.4% | 56.9% |
| Bear River High | 39.7% | 67.8% |
| North Point Academy | 9.8% | 40.0% |
