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#3747 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 39% in state
Bear River High
High School · Nevada Joint Union High · Grass Valley, CA
A Nevada Joint Union High high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11130 Magnolia Rd., Grass Valley, CA 95949
- Math 36% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bear River High score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bear River High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,743/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grass Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,309
Median home value
$551,700
Median rent
$1,827/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95949; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Nevada Union HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,457 | Compare → |
| North Point AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 130 | Compare → |
| Silver Springs High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 164 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nevada Joint Union High
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,126NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bear River High is listed in Nevada Joint Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bear River High
Bear River High is a public high school in Grass Valley, CA, part of Nevada Joint Union High, serving approximately 634 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,747 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bear River High
What grades does Bear River High serve?
Bear River High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bear River High?
Bear River High has an enrollment of approximately 634 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear River High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear River High is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bear River High rank in CA?
Bear River High ranks #3,747 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bear River High's MySchoolScout rating?
Bear River High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bear River High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bear River High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bear River High a charter school?
No, Bear River High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bear River High a Title I school?
No, Bear River High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bear River High?
27.0% of students at Bear River High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 634
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Nevada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (530) 268-3700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 95949)
- 20,709
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 54.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95949; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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