Bear River High School
11130 Magnolia Rd., Grass Valley, CA, 95949-8366 - Map Map

School Overview:
Definition of Terms
Bear River High School
School Level High school
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Nevada County, CA
Students & Faculty
Total Students 1146 students
% Male / % Female 53%  /  47%
Total Classroom Teachers 44 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 289 students
Grade 10 - 308 students
Grade 11 - 285 students
Grade 12 - 264 students
This School
(CA) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:26 1:23
Students by Ethnicity
This School
(CA) School Average
% American Indian 1% 3%
% Asian 2% 8%
% Hispanic 3% 39%
% Black 1% 9%
% White 93% 36%
Additional Student Information
This School
(CA) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 5% 30%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 1% 7%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a 3%
School Performance:
(CA) Statewide Testing Performance
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District:
School District Name Nevada Joint Union High School District
This School's Agency
(CA) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 10 7
Number of Students Managed 4,209 students 3,960 students
District Total Revenue $37,394,000 $37,604,000
District Expenditure $42,242,000 $39,520,000
District Revenue / Student $8,884 $9,496
District Expenditure / Student $10,036 $9,980
District Graduation Rates n/a n/a
In the News:
  • Busy county road repair season ahead (The Grass Valley Union)
    posted on November 25, 2009 at 11:09:01 am
    With $3.5 million in federal highway money granted in the past few months, Nevada County will see eight road improvement projects funded in 2010. "We're going to have a busy construction season," Civil Engineer Steve Castleberry of the county's Department of Public Works said Tuesday. The season normally runs from March through September, he added. Five of the projects received $2.6 million in ...
  • Nevada County lays out $3.5M roadwork plan for 2010; Truckee gets one project (Sierra Sun)
    posted on November 25, 2009 at 04:13:02 am
    NEVADA COUNTY - With $3.5 million in federal highway money granted in the past few months, Nevada County will see eight road improvement projects funded in 2010. "We're going to have a busy construction season," Civil Engineer Steve Castleberry of the county's Department of Public Works said Tuesday. The season normally runs from March through September, he added. Five of the projects received ...
  • Swine flu clinics for high schoolers next week (The Grass Valley Union)
    posted on November 20, 2009 at 12:09:40 pm
    The Nevada County Public Health Department is continuing the distribution of H1N1 swine flu vaccine with public clinics for high school students next week. When more supplies arrive, additional clinics will be held to include expanding segments of the population. The next shipment is expected to arrive in mid- to late December. Because initial quantities of vaccine are extremely limited, the ...
  • Toy drive inspired by toddler's untimely death (The Grass Valley Union)
    posted on November 20, 2009 at 01:53:51 am
    Toy drive inspired by toddler's untimely death By Ed Wright Staff Writer The 2005 death of Oklahoma 2-year-old Kelsey Smith-Briggs ignited sweeping change, calling into question the effectiveness of social services and inspiring a state law that offered greater protection against child abuse. It also inspired former Penn Valley resident Shannon Nicodemus, who for the third year is operating a ...
  • High schools: Public health partnership on meeting agenda (The Grass Valley Union)
    posted on November 18, 2009 at 11:40:35 pm
    High schools: Public health partnership on meeting agenda By Michelle Rindels Staff Writer A partnership with the county's Health Department is among the agenda items on tap for tonight's Nevada Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees meeting. The board is slated to consider enlisting the public health department's services for activities such as counseling students individually on ...
View all past news stories
School Notes:
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (95949)
School Zip (95949)
(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 17,909 people 33,115,272 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 33% 32%
Population Average Age 46 years old 32 years old
Average Household size 2.5 persons 2.9 persons
Median Household Income $50,816 $48,909
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.8 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 27 years old 39 years old
View Current Housing Listings View current housing listings in this area
Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (95949)


Zillow Median Value of Housing Unit
What's a Zindex?
Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
Zillow Median Value of Housing Unit
% Owning / % Renting 89% / 11% 58% / 42%
School Map:
1. Pioneer High Continuation School - 14 students - view location
2. Chana High Continuation School - 207 students - 6.3 mi. away - view location
3. Maidu High (alt) - 233 students - 6.3 mi. away - view location
4. Adolescent Day Treatment At Dewitt - 10 students - 7.4 mi. away - view location
5. Colfax High School - 1009 students - 7.6 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Grass Valley, Nevada County, Zip 95949 
Tip: Zoom in/out using the slider below. View aerial photos using the Satellite or Hybrid buttons.
Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects 2006 statistics (most recent year available).

Featured Partner


Add School Reviews Review school: Add School Reviews - Recommended Add School Reviews - Not Recommended
Public School Articles
Bear River High School Unisex Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt
Bear River High School Unisex Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt
$43.99 $39.99

Bear River High School Essential T-Shirt
Bear River High School Essential T-Shirt
$19.99

Bear River High School Men's Dri Mesh T-Shirt
Bear River High School Men's Dri Mesh T-Shirt
$41.99 $36.99

Bear River High School Champion Men's Ringer T-Shirt
Bear River High School Champion Men's Ringer T-Shirt
$23.99

Bear River High School Champion Men's Double Dry Shorts with Piping
Bear River High School Champion Men's Double Dry Shorts with Piping
$32.99

Bear River High School Embroidered Colorblock Sport Duffel
Bear River High School Embroidered Colorblock Sport Duffel
$39.99 $35.99

Bear River High School Embroidered Low Profile Cap
Bear River High School Embroidered Low Profile Cap
$21.99 $19.99
Update mascot and colors