High schools in Nevada City, CA
4 high schools in Nevada City, CA, serving roughly 1,041 students. SweetSpot ranks each one on your family's priorities — academics, school size, teacher pay, demographics, and more.
Top schools
- 6.4
Mountain Valley School
Nevada Joint Union High · 5-12 · Specialized
- 5.4
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning
Nevada Joint Union High · 9-12 · Charter
- 5.0
Forest Charter
Nevada County Office of Education · K-12 · Charter
- 3.2
Earle Jamieson Educational Options
Nevada County Office of Education · 6-12 · County community school
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Common questions
How many high schools are in Nevada City?
Nevada City has 4 high schools serving roughly 1,041 students.
What counts as a "high" school?
Any school whose grade span includes grades 9–12.
Which is the highest-rated high school in Nevada City?
Mountain Valley School currently has the highest SweetSpot score (6.4/10) among high schools in Nevada City.
How is the ranking computed?
By default, schools are ranked by SweetSpot's neutral baseline score — the mean of their academics, attendance, suspension rate, and teacher metrics. Tune your priorities to see a ranking calibrated to your family.
How is fit calculated for my family?
You pick which metrics matter and how much each one weighs. SweetSpot recomputes a custom 0–10 fit score for every school against your priorities — live, as you move the sliders.
All schools in High schools, Nevada City, CA
- Mountain Valley School · 5-12
- Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning · 9-12
- Forest Charter · K-12
- Earle Jamieson Educational Options · 6-12