Bear River High School is a public high school in the Nevada Joint Union High School District in Grass Valley, California, United States. It is located across the street from Lake of the Pines. It had approximately 300 graduates in the 2006–2007 school year, for a 98.5% graduation rate. 52.1% completed CSU/UC prep.
Serving 634 students in grades 9-12, Bear River High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bear River High School's student population of 634 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bear River High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear River High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4640 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bruin
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear River High School's ranking?
Bear River High School is ranked #4640 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bear River High School often compared to?
Bear River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nevada Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bear River High School?
The graduation rate of Bear River High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bear River High School?
634 students attend Bear River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Bear River High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear River High School?
Bear River High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bear River High School offer ?
Bear River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bear River High School part of?
Bear River High School is part of Nevada Joint Union High School District.
School Reviews
5 2/14/2015
Awesome teachers and principal that all love their jobs for the right reasons. Kids are super polite and respectful. Best school that is safe and my son is thriving at this school then his last.
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