Serving 460 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nevada City School Of The Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nevada City School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Nevada City School Of The Arts's student population of 460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nevada City School Of The Arts ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nevada City School Of The Arts is 0.41, 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
#2020 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nevada City School Of The Arts's ranking?
Nevada City School Of The Arts is ranked #2020 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nevada City School Of The Arts often compared to?
Nevada City School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Charter, Union Hill Elementary School, Yuba River Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Nevada City School Of The Arts?
460 students attend Nevada City School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Nevada City School Of The Arts students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nevada City School Of The Arts?
Nevada City School Of The Arts has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nevada City School Of The Arts offer ?
Nevada City School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nevada City School Of The Arts part of?
Nevada City School Of The Arts is part of Nevada City School Of The Arts School District.
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