East Nicolaus High

www.eastnicolaus.k12.ca.us

310 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Nicolaus High School, located in the rural community of Nicolaus, California, serves as the central educational hub for the East Nicolaus Joint Union High School District. As a small, close-knit school, it emphasizes a supportive environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The school is known for fostering a collaborative culture between staff, students, and parents, aimed at preparing graduates for both collegiate success and the workforce.

Academically and extracurricularly, East Nicolaus High maintains a proud tradition of excellence, particularly through its robust athletic programs and vocational pathways. Despite its small size, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with opportunities for student growth in leadership and community service. By maintaining a focus on traditional values and modern educational practices, the school remains a vital pillar for families living in the surrounding Sutter County area.

310

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Nicolaus High
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	82
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	13
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
201 (64.8 %)
Hispanic
82 (26.5 %)
Two or More
13 (4.2 %)
Black
5 (1.6 %)
Asian
4 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	East Nicolaus Joint Union High
Phone:	(530)656-2255
Website:	http://www.eastnicolaus.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 78

Grade 10 67

Grade 11 75

Grade 12 90