Nevada Union High School

Nevada Union High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11761 Ridge Rd,  Grass Valley, CA
Nevada Joint Union High School District
3.3
2.5
1,458 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dan Frisella
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
5
Equity
8
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Science
12.4%
State Average
9.9%
Math
10.9%
State Average
17.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
367:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.5%
White
70.3%
Hispanic
20.2%
Two or more races
6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#220 Best HS for the Arts in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Santa Cruz 143 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 118 Students
University of California - Davis 118 Students
University of California - Berkeley 113 Students
University of California - San Diego 111 Students
San Diego State University 107 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 105 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 104 Students
Sierra College 100 Students
San Francisco State University 95 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 68 Students
Business 66 Students
Nursing 48 Students
Biology 48 Students
Environmental Science 29 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Political Science and Government 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 21 Students
Communications 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 199 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/8/2023
So much needs updating. The way classes are taught, the schedule, and so much more. I didn't learn much and I'm involved in AP classes. Also didn't prepare or help me for college at all.
3.0 Senior
4/26/2022
Loved the sports programs. Would like to see students held accountable. The teachers and administrators seem to have given up.
3.0 Senior
4/23/2022
There are a lot of teachers who care about their students but the overall culture is bad. There is a lot of hatred and racism on campus that is not addressed. It's a big school and many people have a great experience, but it feels like they are living in the past
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2.5 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/1/2022
This Is my second year at NU and I absolutely love working here. The teaching staff is dedicated to not only the academic growth of students but also the mental well-being.
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5.0 parent
1/16/2022
Great school. The staff really cares about their students
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1.0 other
9/9/2019
At the time I was attending, the principal was Dan Frisella. My entire reason for not recommending this high school is that they let someone like him become a principal. I had no issue with the gentlemen upon first attending. I was a new kid in town moving from a town that had a population similar t...
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1.0 student
11/14/2018
Not an enjoyable one. The lack of proper leadership and the overall disregard for the students is very disappointing for a place that is supposed to be preparing kids for their futures.
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