- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grass Valley, CA
Bitney Prep High
Federal NCES profile for Bitney Prep High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 069102311975Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bitney Prep High earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Grass Valley · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bitney Prep High has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bitney Prep High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Grass Valley, CA.
School address
District: Nevada County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069102311975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Bitney Prep High held near 91 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 7.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 069102311975 · Grass Valley, CA High · SMALL · CHARTER
91 enr · 18.2:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Charter (845 students)
Bitney Prep High held near 91 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 7.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bitney Prep High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Charter
Forest Charter
845 students
- Twin Ridges Ho 208
Twin Ridges Home Study Charter
208 students
- This school 91
Bitney Prep High
91 students
- Nevada County 51
Nevada County Special Education
51 students
- Earle Jamieson 5
Earle Jamieson Educational Options
5 students
What this shows Bitney Prep High reports 91 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bitney Prep High compares
Bitney Prep High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
Two or More 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Bitney Prep High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Nevada County Office of Education reports $29,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bitney Prep High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Ridges Home Study Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nevada County Special Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earle Jamieson Educational Options | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bitney Prep High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Grass Valley
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nevada Union High
Standard public school
1,561 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Bear River High
Standard public school
664 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
William & Marian Ghidotti High
Alternative education program
155 students 31:1 students per teacher
North Point Academy
Alternative education program
111 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Silver Springs High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
80 students 6.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~91 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bitney Prep High
How many students attend Bitney Prep High?
Bitney Prep High has 91 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grass Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 87 (2022-23) → 91 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bitney Prep High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bitney Prep High is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bitney Prep High?
39.1% of students at Bitney Prep High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bitney Prep High?
The largest demographic group at Bitney Prep High is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Grass Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bitney Prep High?
Bitney Prep High has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bitney Prep High rank among high schools in Grass Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Bitney Prep High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Grass Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Grass Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Nevada County Office of Education?
Besides Bitney Prep High, Nevada County Office of Education also operates Forest Charter (845 students), Twin Ridges Home Study Charter (208 students), and Nevada County Special Education (51 students). See the Nevada County Office of Education district page for the complete list.