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North Point Academy

11761 Ridge Rd., Grass Valley, CA, 95945

About North Point Academy

North Point Academy is a public high school in Grass Valley, California that only has students in grades 9 through 12. It is an important part of the Nevada Joint Union High School District and gives about 130 students a place to learn that is easy to use. The school has about 22 students for every teacher, so teachers can give each student their full attention. People say it's one of the best schools for students who do well with independent study or a mix of learning styles while still meeting high academic standards. The student body has 21% minority students and 38% students from low-income families. The performance data shows that 61% of the students are doing well in reading and 22% are doing well in math. North Point Academy is a great school for kids who want to learn on their own. The average home price in the area is about $590,000. The school is strong overall because it can give each student a personalized education that puts their success and flexibility first, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

North Point Academy Contact Information

Address

11761 Ridge Rd., Grass Valley, CA, 95945

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Phone

(530) 477-1225

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 61%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 61% in Reading.
6
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
130
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4329 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at North Point Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 79.23%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 14.62%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 5.38%
Native Am. 0.77%
White
79.23%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
14.62%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
5.38%
Native Am.
0.77%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 130
64.62%
84 Female
35.38%
46 Male

Student Population

130 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

260 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

North Point Academy is currently working on its personalized "home studies" model for the 2025-2026 school year. This will give students the unique opportunity to combine regular classes with specialized classes at Bear River or Nevada Union high schools. To make sure that all students have the digital tools they need for their independent study and online projects, the campus recently added new tech programs, such as a laptop check-out program and more wireless services.

FAQ

Q1. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q2. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, North Point Academy lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q3. What kinds of programs for careers are there?

Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.

Q4. Does North Point Academy support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Q5. How does North Point Academy keep things positive?

Ans. A safe and productive learning environment is built on respect, accountability, and inclusion.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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