Bitney Prep High vs Forest Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bitney Prep High
Grass Valley · Charter high · Grades 9–12
91 students
Forest Charter
Nevada City · Charter other · Grades K–12
845 students
| Measure | Bitney Prep High Grass Valley, California | Forest Charter Nevada City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #762 of 1,343 | – |
| National rank | #12721 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 91 | 845 |
| Enrollment | 91 | 845 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 33% |
| city | Grass Valley | Nevada City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Charter does better on math proficiency (33% vs 10%).
- •Forest Charter does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49.5%).
- •Forest Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 57.1%).
- •Bitney Prep High does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 21.1).
- •Forest Charter is the larger school with 845 students compared with 91.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bitney Prep High better than Forest Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bitney Prep High and Forest Charter?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Nevada City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bitney Prep High: 91. Forest Charter: 845. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bitney Prep High and Forest Charter rank in California?
Bitney Prep High is 762nd of 1,343 and Forest Charter is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).