Serving 154 students in grades 9-12, William & Marian Ghidotti High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William & Marian Ghidotti High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
William & Marian Ghidotti High School's student population of 154 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
154 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
William & Marian Ghidotti High School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William & Marian Ghidotti High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 9602 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
29%

Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
4%
12%

Hispanic
13%
56%

Black
2%
5%

White
74%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
7%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is William & Marian Ghidotti High School's ranking?
William & Marian Ghidotti High School is ranked #64 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are William & Marian Ghidotti High School often compared to?
William & Marian Ghidotti High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nevada Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of William & Marian Ghidotti High School?
The graduation rate of William & Marian Ghidotti High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend William & Marian Ghidotti High School?
154 students attend William & Marian Ghidotti High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of William & Marian Ghidotti High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William & Marian Ghidotti High School?
William & Marian Ghidotti High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William & Marian Ghidotti High School offer ?
William & Marian Ghidotti High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William & Marian Ghidotti High School part of?
William & Marian Ghidotti High School is part of Nevada Joint Union High School District.
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