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        All schools are ranked among the highest in
       academics in the state of California!
     One of the lowest drop out rates.
       71% of the high school graduates advance
     to institutions of higher education.
    One of the lowest juvenile crime rates
  in the state of California.
      Three times lower birth rate to unmarried
  teens than state average.
       Nevada County is a cultural Mecca for the
      arts which has attracted diverse people who
        readily share their talents with youths.
     Collectively, our high school SAT scores
      rank nationally in the top 10%.
 

  Churches
     Sierra Vista Covenant
    Combie Bible
   Sonrise Church
      St. Josephs/St. Patricks
       Seventh Day Adventist
    First Baptist
    Calvary Chapel
Christian Life Center
United Methodist
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Calvary Bible Church
    Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

       These are just a few of the many Churches in our area.

Shopping
      Commercial, professional and retail shopping centers are
   located just outside of DarkHorse.  More shopping is
   available in Auburn and Grass Valley, just minutes away.
   Sunrise Mall and Arden Mall are within an hour away
   in Sacramento.  Costco, Sam's, Wal-mart, Home Depot
    & many more well known chains are within 30 minutes.

 Medical
    Doctors from two major health organizations are within
   10 minutes.  There is a hospital in Auburn & one in
    Grass Valley.  Many Specialists are within 5 to 15 minutes.