Nevada Union High School is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills northeast of California's capital, Sacramento. Situated between Nevada City and Grass Valley, the school serves those two incorporated cities and a large surrounding community.
Serving 1,561 students in grades 9-12, Nevada Union High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,561 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nevada Union High School's student population of 1,561 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,561 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Shaping Experiences Today, Guaranteeing Success Tomorrow
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Nevada Union High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nevada Union High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5189 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nevada Joint Union High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Miners
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nevada Union High School's ranking?
Nevada Union High School is ranked #5189 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nevada Union High School often compared to?
Nevada Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bear River High School, William & Marian Ghidotti High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nevada Union High School?
The graduation rate of Nevada Union High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Nevada Union High School?
1,561 students attend Nevada Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Nevada Union High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nevada Union High School?
Nevada Union High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nevada Union High School offer ?
Nevada Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nevada Union High School part of?
Nevada Union High School is part of Nevada Joint Union High School District.
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