- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grass Valley, CA
Silver Springs High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Silver Springs High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062688009953
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Springs High (Continuation) earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Grass Valley · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.7:1
- small classes for California
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Springs High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Springs High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Grass Valley, CA.
School address
District: Nevada Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 062688009953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Silver Springs High (Continuation) shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (-14.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.3 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 062688009953 · Grass Valley, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
80 enr · 6.7:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Nevada Union High (1,561 students)
Silver Springs High (Continuation) shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (-14.1%). Teacher FTE lost 12.3 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Silver Springs High (Continuation) 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
- North Point Ac 111
North Point Academy
111 students
- This school 80
Silver Springs High (Continuation)
80 students
What this shows Silver Springs High (Continuation) reports 80 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Springs High (Continuation) compares
Silver Springs High (Continuation) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.7:1 | ▼ 69% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 69% below state mean
Top 2% in California - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 80 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Silver Springs High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Silver Springs High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Union High | Larger | Lower 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 |
| North Point Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Springs High (Continuation)'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
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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
Bitney Prep High
Standard public school
91 students 18.2:1 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 (~80 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Springs High (Continuation)
How many students attend Silver Springs High (Continuation)?
Silver Springs High (Continuation) has 80 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grass Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Springs High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Springs High (Continuation) is 6.7:1, which is 69% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% lower 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 Silver Springs High (Continuation)?
60.2% of students at Silver Springs High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Springs High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Silver Springs High (Continuation) is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Grass Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Springs High (Continuation)?
Silver Springs High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Silver Springs High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Grass Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Springs High (Continuation) ranks #1 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 Silver Springs High (Continuation), 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.