- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grass Valley, CA
William & Marian Ghidotti High
Federal NCES profile for William & Marian Ghidotti High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062688011700
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William & Marian Ghidotti High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Grass Valley · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31:1
- large classes for California
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
William & Marian Ghidotti High has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William & Marian Ghidotti High ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Grass Valley, CA.
School address
District: Nevada Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 062688011700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
William & Marian Ghidotti High shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 154 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 5.9 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 062688011700 · Grass Valley, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 31:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Nevada Union High (1,561 students)
William & Marian Ghidotti High shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 154 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 5.9 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
William & Marian Ghidotti High 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
- This school 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 William & Marian Ghidotti High reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How William & Marian Ghidotti High compares
William & Marian Ghidotti High 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 | 31:1 | ▲ 44% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
31:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 3.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, William & Marian Ghidotti High 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 William & Marian Ghidotti High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Union High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Point Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Springs High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William & Marian Ghidotti High'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
- 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.
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
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 (~155 students)
Frequently asked questions about William & Marian Ghidotti High
How many students attend William & Marian Ghidotti High?
William & Marian Ghidotti High has 155 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grass Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 167 (2022-23) → 154 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William & Marian Ghidotti High?
The student-teacher ratio at William & Marian Ghidotti High is 31:1, which is 44% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William & Marian Ghidotti High?
22.8% of students at William & Marian Ghidotti High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William & Marian Ghidotti High?
The largest demographic group at William & Marian Ghidotti High is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Grass Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William & Marian Ghidotti High?
William & Marian Ghidotti High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 William & Marian Ghidotti High rank among high schools in Grass Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, William & Marian Ghidotti High ranks #2 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 William & Marian Ghidotti High, Nevada Joint Union High also operates Nevada Union High (1,561 students), Bear River High (664 students), and North Point Academy (111 students). See the Nevada Joint Union High district page for the complete list.