For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,291 students in Grass Valley, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Grass Valley, CA are William & Marian Ghidotti High School, Bear River High School and Nevada Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grass Valley, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Grass Valley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Grass Valley, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bear River High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Grass Valley, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Bear River High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11130 Magnolia Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Nevada Union High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431
Gr: 9-12 | 1,561 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
John Muir Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
960 Mccourtney Rd., Ste. E
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-4008
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-4008
Gr: 6-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Grass Valley, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Grass Valley, CA include William & Marian Ghidotti High School, Bear River High School and Nevada Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grass Valley?
7 public high schools are located in Grass Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Grass Valley?
Grass Valley public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Grass Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Grass Valley include: William & Marian Ghidotti High School vs. Nevada Union High School, Bear River High School vs. Nevada Union High School, Bitney Prep High School vs. Nevada Union High School
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