Enrollment
155
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062688011700
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Grass Valley · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William & Marian Ghidotti High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at William & Marian Ghidotti High
William & Marian Ghidotti High is a small high school in Grass Valley, California, enrolling 155 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 44% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.8% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the California average.
Enrollment of 155 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #52.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 155 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Grass Valley's high schools, it stands alongside Nevada Union High (1,561 students): William & Marian Ghidotti High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31:1 vs 26.9:1).
Nevada Joint Union High also operates Nevada Union High (1,561 students) and Bear River High (664 students) alongside William & Marian Ghidotti High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William & Marian Ghidotti High compares
William & Marian Ghidotti High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,683
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nevada Joint Union High, which includes William & Marian Ghidotti High.
$18,683
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.6%
State 33.5%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~155 students)
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is William & Marian Ghidotti High a good school?
William & Marian Ghidotti High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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