North Point Academy

11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 127 students in grades 9-12, North Point Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Online School/Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Point Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

North Point Academy's student population of 127 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
127 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

North Point Academy 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 North Point Academy is 0.37, 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)
#5715 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Point Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Point Academy 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 North Point Academy 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.
21-39%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Point Academy 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
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
14%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Point Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Point Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
78%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Point Academy and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Point Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of North Point Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of North Point Academy and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Point Academy 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
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Point Academy 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 North Point Academy's ranking?
North Point Academy is ranked #5715 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% 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 North Point Academy?
The graduation rate of North Point Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Point Academy?
127 students attend North Point Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of North Point Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Point Academy?
North Point Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does North Point Academy offer ?
North Point Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Point Academy part of?
North Point Academy is part of Nevada Joint Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Online School/Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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