- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grass Valley, CA
North Point Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Point Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062688007794
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Point Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Grass Valley · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Point Academy has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Point Academy ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Grass Valley, CA.
School address
District: Nevada Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 062688007794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
North Point Academy held near 130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 6.7 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 062688007794 · Grass Valley, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
111 enr · 18.5:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Nevada Union High (1,561 students)
North Point Academy held near 130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 6.7 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North Point Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nevada Union H
Nevada Union High
1,561 students
- Bear River Hig
Bear River High
664 students
- William & Mari 155
William & Marian Ghidotti High
155 students
- This school 111
North Point Academy
111 students
- Silver Springs 80
Silver Springs High (Continuation)
80 students
What this shows North Point Academy reports 111 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Point Academy compares
North Point Academy 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 | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
94.6%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, North Point Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 North Point Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bear River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William & Marian Ghidotti High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver Springs High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Point Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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
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 (~111 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Point Academy
How many students attend North Point Academy?
North Point Academy has 111 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grass Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 127 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Point Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Point Academy is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 North Point Academy?
40.2% of students at North Point Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Point Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Point Academy is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Grass Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Point Academy?
North Point Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 North Point Academy rank among high schools in Grass Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, North Point Academy ranks #3 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 North Point Academy, Nevada Joint Union High also operates Nevada Union High (1,561 students), Bear River High (664 students), and William & Marian Ghidotti High (155 students). See the Nevada Joint Union High district page for the complete list.