How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bitney Prep High | Forest Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Grass Valley, CA | Nevada City, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 91 | 845 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 20.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.1% | 32.8% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bitney Prep High | Forest Charter |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $39,763 | $39,763 |
| District | Nevada County Office of Education | Nevada County Office of Education |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bitney Prep High | Forest Charter |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.3% | 78.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% | 12.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 32.9% | 6.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bitney Prep High | Forest Charter |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 3 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 804.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 49.5% | 7.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.