Nevada City School of the Arts District

The Nevada City School of the Arts District is home to a single public charter school, Nevada City School of the Arts, which serves students in grades K-8. This standout school has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past two years and ranks in the top third of all elementary schools in California.

Nevada City School of the Arts excels academically, with students performing significantly better than the state average on Smarter Balanced Assessments in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. The school's proficiency rates on the California Science Test (CAST) are also notably higher than the state average, particularly in 8th grade. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.1 to 1 and nearly half of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school is providing a quality education to a diverse student population.

While the school's overall performance is impressive, it does face some challenges, such as a chronic absenteeism rate of 34.6%, which is higher than the state average. This is an area the school may want to address to ensure all students have the opportunity to fully benefit from the school's strong academic program. Additionally, the school's Mathematics proficiency, while still above the state average, could be an area of focus for improvement.