NORTH POINT ACADEMY

North Point Academy is a public high school that is part of the Nevada Joint Union High school district, located in Grass Valley, CA with about 91 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 3 teachers, North Point Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. 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.

North Point Academy, located in Grass Valley, California, is a public alternative school that functions as part of the Nevada Joint Union High School District. The academy is designed to offer a flexible, personalized educational environment for students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By providing smaller class sizes and a focused curriculum, the school aims to support students in recovering credits, meeting graduation requirements, and successfully transitioning to post-secondary education or the workforce.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, prioritizing individualized learning plans and supportive relationships between staff and pupils. In addition to core academic subjects, North Point Academy often integrates opportunities for independent study and vocational exploration. Its mission is to foster a safe, inclusive community where students are encouraged to overcome academic or personal challenges, build self-confidence, and develop the necessary skills to achieve their long-term personal and professional goals.

For more information, contact North Point Academy at (530) 477-1225 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945-5025
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NORTH POINT ACADEMY is a public school in Grass Valley, CA with about 91 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
91
Teachers:
3.59
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Virtual with face to face options
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 91 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH POINT ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
73.6%
Hispanic/Latino
12.1%
Two or more races
7.7%
Black or African American
3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.2%
Asian
1.1%

Female
57.1%
Male
42.9%

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.