- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grass Valley, CA
Nevada Union High
Federal NCES profile for Nevada Union High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062688004064
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nevada Union High earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Grass Valley · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.9:1
- large classes for California
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nevada Union High has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada Union High ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Grass Valley, CA.
School address
District: Nevada Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 062688004064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Nevada Union High held near 1,457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.6 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 062688004064 · Grass Valley, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,561 enr · 26.9:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Bear River High (664 students)
Nevada Union High held near 1,457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.6 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nevada Union High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nevada Union High
1,561 students
- Bear River Hig
Bear River High
664 students
- William & Mari 155
William & Marian Ghidotti High
155 students
- North Point Ac 111
North Point Academy
111 students
- Silver Springs 80
Silver Springs High (Continuation)
80 students
What this shows Nevada Union High reports 1,561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nevada Union High compares
Nevada Union 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 | 26.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,561 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,561
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$19,065
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Nevada Union High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Nevada Joint Union High reports $19,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nevada Union High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear River High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William & Marian Ghidotti High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Point Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Springs High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nevada Union High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar high schools in Grass Valley
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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
Bitney Prep High
Standard public school
91 students 18.2:1 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 (~1,561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nevada Union High
How many students attend Nevada Union High?
Nevada Union High has 1,561 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grass Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,458 (2022-23) → 1,457 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nevada Union High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nevada Union High is 26.9:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nevada Union High?
39.6% of students at Nevada Union High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nevada Union High?
The largest demographic group at Nevada Union High is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Grass Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nevada Union High?
Nevada Union High has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nevada Union High rank among high schools in Grass Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada Union High ranks #6 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 Joint Union High?
Besides Nevada Union High, Nevada Joint Union High also operates Bear River High (664 students), William & Marian Ghidotti High (155 students), and North Point Academy (111 students). See the Nevada Joint Union High district page for the complete list.