For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,998 students in 95945, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 95945, CA are William & Marian Ghidotti High School, Nevada Union High School and Bitney Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95945 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95945, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95945 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is William & Marian Ghidotti High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95945, CA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Nevada Union High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431
Gr: 9-12 | 1,561 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Bitney Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Joerschke Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Silver Springs High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 Park Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 95945, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 95945, CA include William & Marian Ghidotti High School, Nevada Union High School and Bitney Prep High School.
How many public high schools are located in 95945?
5 public high schools are located in 95945.
What is the racial composition of students in 95945?
95945 public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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