BEAR RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

Bear River High is a public high school that is part of the Nevada Joint Union High school district, located in Grass Valley, CA with about 611 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, Bear River High has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bear River High School, located in the rural community of Grass Valley, California, serves as a key secondary institution within the Nevada Joint Union High School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment that emphasizes academic achievement alongside a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for both higher education and vocational pathways, utilizing the resources of the larger district to offer a comprehensive high school experience.

Beyond traditional academics, Bear River is well-regarded for its strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The campus hosts a variety of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student clubs that encourage active participation and personal growth. By blending rigorous educational standards with a commitment to student well-being and local identity, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.

For more information, contact Bear River High at (530) 268-3700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11130 Magnolia Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949-8366
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BEAR RIVER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Grass Valley, CA with about 611 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
611
Teachers:
29.1
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 611 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BEAR RIVER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.0%
Hispanic/Latino
9.5%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.