Bear River High

Nevada Joint Union High
11130 Magnolia Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
664 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Bear River High School, located in the rural community of Grass Valley, California, serves as a key secondary institution within the Nevada Joint Union High School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment that emphasizes academic achievement alongside a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for both higher education and vocational pathways, utilizing the resources of the larger district to offer a comprehensive high school experience.

Beyond traditional academics, Bear River is well-regarded for its strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The campus hosts a variety of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student clubs that encourage active participation and personal growth. By blending rigorous educational standards with a commitment to student well-being and local identity, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.
664
Total Students
27.5
Full-Time Teachers
24.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    486 (73.9%)
  • Hispanic
    114 (17.3%)
  • Two or More
    38 (5.8%)
  • Asian
    14 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.6%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Nevada Joint Union High
Phone: (530)268-3700
Website: http://www.nuhsd.org/schools/brhs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 664
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 157
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 176
Grade 10 196
Grade 11 140
Grade 12 152
Gender Ratio
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