NEVADA UNION HIGH SCHOOL
Nevada Union High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Nevada Joint Union High school district, located in Grass Valley, CA with about 1,546 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 79 teachers, Nevada Union High has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Nevada Union High School, located in Grass Valley, California, serves as a central pillar of the Nevada Joint Union High School District. Set within the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience that balances a traditional academic curriculum with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory tracks, career technical education, or various elective programs that cater to diverse student interests.
Beyond the classroom, Nevada Union is widely recognized for its robust athletics and performing arts departments, which often serve as focal points for school spirit and community engagement. The campus environment is designed to foster both personal growth and academic achievement, utilizing its location to connect students with local resources and opportunities. By offering a blend of rigorous coursework and vibrant student life, Nevada Union High School aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their future communities.
For more information, contact Nevada Union High at (530) 273-4431 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Grass Valley, CA 95945-5025
(530) 273-4431
http://njuhsd.com
NEVADA UNION HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Grass Valley, CA with about 1,546 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Nevada Joint Union High
- Total Students:
- 1,546
- Teachers:
- 79.29
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,546 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEVADA UNION HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.