Bear River High School

Bear River High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11130 Magnolia Rd,  Grass Valley, CA
Nevada Joint Union High School District
3.5
3.6
634 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jim Nieto
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
13%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
5
Equity
7
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
15.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
11.5%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
274:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
45.8%
White
74.1%
Hispanic
17.2%
Two or more races
5.7%
Filipino
1.2%
Asian
<1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Davis 67 Students
University of California - San Diego 64 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 60 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 60 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 60 Students
San Diego State University 56 Students
Sierra College 56 Students
California State University, Chico 52 Students
University of Nevada, Reno 45 Students
University of California - Berkeley 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 39 Students
Business 34 Students
Biology 27 Students
Nursing 23 Students
Mechanical Engineering 17 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 13 Students
Engineering 12 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 104 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/24/2022
All the staff are great at this school and are very personable and are all excellent with one on one work. Almost everyone at the school has amazing school spirit, and we always have a great turnout at sport events. I have many friends from different backgrounds at this school. Bear River's entire student body is about 530 students, so not very big at all.
4.0 Senior
6/5/2022
I had a great experience at Bear River High School. From academics to athletics my overall experience was great. All of the activities throughout my 4 years of high school were a lot of fun. If I have ever had any problems the staff was always great at helping me!
4.0 Freshman
2/22/2021
Bear River Highschool maintains an environment that inspires you to leave your comfort zone behind and journey to new heights in areas that you may have been scared to venture to.
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3.6 12 Reviews
1.0 student
3/12/2026
Genuinely horrible school there are some good teachers but the whole school operates horribly they dont even know how to run a school well and ive had little to no support they say they are gonna do something but they dont there is a teacher who somehow isnt fired that shows up to her class late eve...
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5.0 parent
4/4/2024
If you are looking for a smaller public high school (+/—700 students) in Nevada County with teachers and administrators who genuinely care and often get to know the kids by name. Students graduate from BRHS with real skills they can use immediately in either the workforce or to go on to college, Bea...
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5.0 parent
2/18/2023
Bear River is a smaller school but has so many opportunities for students to get involved and be part of the community. Their course offerings are robust and the staff is helpful and truly cares about the students. The administrators support the school rules and when they know about a situation wher...
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4.0 student
9/23/2019
Bear River High School has an excellent music program that has become extremely successful over the years. It changes the lives of its students for the better, and provides a great experience that cannot be found anywhere else in the school. While the athletics program is far over-glorified, it over...
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California Nevada County Grass Valley 95949
Bear River High School

Bear River High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Grass Valley, CA and is served by the Nevada Joint Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 634 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Bear River High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 29. Discover additional schools in the area, like Taylor Academy, Forest Lake Christian School, American Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Grass Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bear River High School.

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