Nevada Joint Union High School District
- 11645 RIDGE RD
- GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945
- (530) 273-3351
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,059 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 22.7 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,869 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 171 | - |
District Test Scores
CST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 24.0% | 22.0% | |
| 2009 | 21.0% | 21.0% | |
| 2008 | 28.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2008 | 77.0% | 66.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 52.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 35.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 20.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2009 | 15.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2008 | 29.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 9.0% | 19.0% | |
| 2009 | 28.0% | 15.0% | |
| 2008 | 27.0% | 5.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 77.0% | 35.0% | |
| 2008 | 75.0% | 30.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2009 | 62.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 23.0% | 44.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 25.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 14.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 37.0% | |
| 2008 | 33.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 34.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 35.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 23.0% | |
| 2008 | 41.0% | 23.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2008 | 27.0% | 12.0% | |
| CST Integrated Math 1 Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 9.0% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 10.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 5.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 9.0% | |
| 2008 | 10.0% | 7.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 40.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 68.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 33.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 15.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2009 | 8.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2008 | 9.0% | 5.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 25.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2008 | 19.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 39.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.0% | 32.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 52.0% | 37.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 14.0% | 6.0% | |
| 2009 | 8.0% | 7.0% | |
| 2008 | 18.0% | 6.0% | |
| CST Integrated Math 1 Test | |||
| 2010 | 28.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2009 | 27.0% | 9.0% | |
| 2008 | 22.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 5.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2009 | 18.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 11.0% | 10.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 64.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST U.S. History Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 48.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2009 | 6.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 6.0% | 9.0% | |
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 20.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 32.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2008 | 57.0% | 32.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 20.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 15.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 29.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 35.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 39.0% | 24.0% | |
| CST Integrated Math 1 Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.0% | 13.0% | |
| 2009 | 28.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 28.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 7.0% | 16.0% | |
| 2009 | 24.0% | 13.0% | |
| 2008 | 22.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 59.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 52.0% | 33.0% | |
Source: CA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,869 | 22.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | - |
| 1st Grade Students | - |
| 2nd Grade Students | - |
| 3rd Grade Students | - |
| 4th Grade Students | - |
| 5th Grade Students | - |
| 6th Grade Students | - |
| 7th Grade Students | - |
| 8th Grade Students | 4 |
| 9th Grade Students | 940 |
| 10th Grade Students | 921 |
| 11th Grade Students | 928 |
| 12th Grade Students | 941 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 95 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 53 |
| Hispanic | 233 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 32 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,160 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,942 |
| Female | 1,792 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 171 | 22.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | - | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 169 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 1 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 50 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 12 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 12 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 111 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 0.8 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 8 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 33 |
| Student Support Services | 12 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 58 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $43,465,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $26,797,000 | 61.7% |
| Property Tax | $21,778,000 | 50.1% |
| Other School Systems | $2,370,000 | 5.5% |
| Cities and Counties | $50,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $420,000 | 1.0% |
| Other Sales and Services | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Rents and Royalties | $115,000 | 0.3% |
| Interest Earnings | $619,000 | 1.4% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,442,000 | 3.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $15,085,000 | 34.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $7,896,000 | 18.2% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $293,000 | 0.7% |
| Special Education Programs | $36,000 | 0.08% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $186,000 | 0.4% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $35,000 | 0.08% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $36,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch Programs | $13,000 | 0.03% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $856,000 | 2.0% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,069,000 | 2.5% |
| Other Programs | $3,732,000 | 8.6% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $933,000 | 2.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,583,000 | 3.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $382,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $595,000 | 1.4% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $153,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $14,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $73,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $160,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Other | $203,000 | 0.5% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $35,709,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $19,765,000 | 55.4% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $15,199,000 | 42.6% |
| Student Support | $2,568,000 | 5.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,355,000 | 3.1% |
| General Administration Support | $267,000 | 0.6% |
| School Administration Support | $3,023,000 | 7.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,444,000 | 10.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,341,000 | 3.1% |
| Other Support Services | $2,201,000 | 5.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $745,000 | 2.1% |
| Food Services | $745,000 | 1.7% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | 836 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 49 | 1.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Nevada Joint Union High School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 8
- Students: 3,869
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 171
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| BEAR RIVER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
11130 Magnolia Rd
Grass Valley, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,025 | 24.1 |  Review This School |
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| NEVADA UNION HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
11761 Ridge Rd
Grass Valley, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,264 | 26.3 |  2.5 out of 5 6 Reviews |
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| NEVADA UNION TECHNICAL HIGH (CONTINUATION) SCHOOL | ||||
11761 Ridge Rd
Grass Valley, CA Public | 9-12 | 44 | 22.0 | Review This School |
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| PIONEER HIGH (CONTINUATION) SCHOOL | ||||
11130 Magnolia Rd
Grass Valley, CA Public | 9-12 | 17 | 42.5 | Review This School |
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| SIERRA FOOTHILL HIGH (CONTINUATION) SCHOOL | ||||
140 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA Public | 9-12 | 19 | - | Review This School |
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| SIERRA MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
12338 Mccourtney Rd
Grass Valley, CA Public | 9-12 | 63 | 63.0 | Review This School |
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| SILVER SPRINGS HIGH (CONTINUATION) SCHOOL | ||||
130 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA Public | 9-12 | 143 | 12.7 | Review This School |
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| WILLIAM & MARIAN GHIDOTTI HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
250 Sierra College Dr
Grass Valley, CA Public | 9-12 | 159 | 30.6 | Review This School |
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