Bitney Prep High School

135 Joerschke Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 87 students in grades 9-12, Bitney Prep High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 87 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bitney Prep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Bitney Prep High School's student population of 87 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
87 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Bitney Prep High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bitney Prep High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6794 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bitney Prep High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bitney Prep High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bitney Prep High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
7%
55%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
42%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Bitney Prep High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
40%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Bitney Prep High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-79%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bitney Prep High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bitney Prep High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bitney Prep High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bitney Prep High School's ranking?
Bitney Prep High School is ranked #6794 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bitney Prep High School often compared to?
Bitney Prep High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nevada Union High School, Bear River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bitney Prep High School?
The graduation rate of Bitney Prep High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bitney Prep High School?
87 students attend Bitney Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Bitney Prep High School students are White, 40% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bitney Prep High School?
Bitney Prep High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bitney Prep High School offer ?
Bitney Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bitney Prep High School part of?
Bitney Prep High School is part of Nevada County Office Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 87 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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