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William and Marian Ghidotti High

250 Sierra College Dr., Grass Valley, CA, 95945

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 130 of 7018 in California

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About William and Marian Ghidotti High

In Grass Valley, California, William & Marian Ghidotti High School is a top public middle college high school for students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the five high schools in the Nevada Joint Union High School District and is known as one of the best schools in the state. The school is located on a community college campus, which lets about 170 students take classes at both schools at the same time. The school is one of the best for academic excellence, with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 24:1. There are 25% minority students and 26% of students are from low-income families. The performance data is outstanding, with 100% of students being able to read and 82% being able to do math. William & Marian Ghidotti High School is one of the best schools for preparing for college. It is located in a neighborhood where the average home price is about $590,000. Its main strengths are that it has a strict academic environment and that it successfully combines high school and college-level learning, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

William and Marian Ghidotti High Contact Information

Address

250 Sierra College Dr., Grass Valley, CA, 95945

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Phone

(530) 274-5270

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 82%
Reading 100%
State average proficiency is 82% in Math and 100% in Reading.
6
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
154
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 130 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at William and Marian Ghidotti High

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 2:30 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 74.03%
Asian 3.9%
Hispanic 12.99%
Black 1.3%
Two+ Races 7.14%
Native Am. 0%
White
74.03%
Asian
3.9%
Hispanic
12.99%
Black
1.3%
Two+ Races
7.14%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 154
50%
77 Female
49.35%
76 Male

Student Population

154 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

154 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

William & Marian Ghidotti High School is improving its unique way of teaching by working closely with Sierra College. Right now, students are earning college credits that can be used at other schools while also meeting their high school requirements. The school was recently named a California Distinguished School, which shows how committed it is to a strict curriculum and a culture of academic excellence. Students are also taking part in the 2026 Tech Test, which is a chance for them to show off their technical skills and problem-solving skills in a competitive regional setting.

FAQ

Q1. Does William & Marian Ghidotti High 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.

Q2. Are students able to look into more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, William & Marian Ghidotti High has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.

Q3. 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.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. How does William & Marian Ghidotti High encourage a good environment?

Ans. To make the space safe, welcoming, and open to everyone, people are told to be respectful, work together, and be responsible.

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

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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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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