Bear River High School

Bear River High School
Bear River High School
Address
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	11130 Magnolia Road; Grass Valley, California 95949; United States
Coordinates	39°02′46″N 121°04′34″W / 39.046°N 121.076°WCoordinates: 39°02′46″N 121°04′34″W / 39.046°N 121.076°W
Information
Type	Public High School
Established	1986
Superintendent	Ralf Swenson
Principal	Chris Roberts
Staff	44
Teaching staff	29.05 (FTE)
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	615 (2018–19)
Average class size	26-32
Student to teacher ratio	21.17
Color(s)	Cardinal and gray
Mascot	Bruin
API average	818
Yearbook	The Rapids
CDS Code	29-66357-2930048
Website	Bear River High School

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.^[1] 90.6% of the students self-identified as white.^[1]

Its camaraderie-focused music program, a highlight of the school's culture is known for its successes in various competitions and school-based concerts, most notably, Fantasy of Stars, featuring many of its best musical groups. Its show group, Starlite, is also a unique attribute to Bear River High School, as it is a talented show choir, but with band members rather than a backing track. Bear River Music's motto is: "Improving the lives of audience member and performer alike through musical excellence, professionalism, and pride."

Its main rival is Colfax High School located in Colfax, and the annual Bear River vs. Colfax football game is a popular school event each year.

Notable alumni include professional skateboarder John Cardiel and Adrian Molina writer and co-director of Pixar's Coco.

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^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "California High School Guide - Los Angeles Times". Retrieved 2010-09-08.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "Bear River High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 10, 2021.

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Bear River High School
Address
Wikimedia \| © OpenStreetMap
11130 Magnolia Road Grass Valley , California 95949 United States
Coordinates	39°02′46″N 121°04′34″W / 39.046°N 121.076°W / 39.046; -121.076Coordinates: 39°02′46″N 121°04′34″W / 39.046°N 121.076°W / 39.046; -121.076
Information
Type	Public High School
Established	1986^[1]
Superintendent	Ralf Swenson^[1]
Principal	Chris Roberts^[1]
Staff	44^[1]
Teaching staff	29.05 (FTE)^[3]
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	615 (2018–19)^[3]
Average class size	26-32^[1]
Student to teacher ratio	21.17^[3]
Color(s)	Cardinal and gray
Mascot	Bruin
API average	818^[2]
Yearbook	The Rapids
CDS Code	29-66357-2930048^[1]
Website	Bear River High School