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Bear River High

Nevada Joint Union High · Nevada County · 11130 Magnolia Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949-8366

(530) 268-3700 · www.nuhsd.org/schools/brhs

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8/10
#256
Rank 256 out of 1,227
Top 21%
English Language Arts9/10 · #208 · 83rd percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #278 · 77th percentile
Science8/10 · #339 · 74th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the foothills of Nevada County, Bear River High serves the tight-knit communities around Grass Valley and the surrounding rural stretches — an area where people tend to put down roots and stay. The school punches above its weight academically, particularly in English, and draws families who value a smaller-school feel without sacrificing solid college prep options. If you're drawn to a slower pace, pine trees, and a community where school events actually feel like community events, Bear River is worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

126 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
95 (75%)
Hispanic
23 (18%)
Multiple Races
4 (3%)
Asian
2 (2%)
Filipino
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged32 (25%)
Students with Disabilities13 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

664
Enrollment
28.4
Teachers (FTE)
23.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
19.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

11
AP Courses
offered
21.4%
AP Participation
of students
115
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Bruins · CIF Sac-Joaquin Section

23
varsity sports
10 boys
9 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Golf (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1857 · 16th percentile

10 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found