Bear River High School
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| Bear River High School | |
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11130 Magnolia Road , 95949 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°02′46″N 121°04′34″W / 39.046°N 121.076°W |
| 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 | https://bearriver.njuhsd.com/ |
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 participation 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's 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."
Colfax High School and Bear River annually have a football game as part of a school event.
Notable alumni[edit]
- John Cardiel, professional skateboarder[citation needed]
- Adrian Molina, writer and co-director of Pixar's Coco [4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h "School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2008-09" (PDF). School Accountability Report Card (SARC). 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-08.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "California High School Guide - Los Angeles Times". Retrieved 2010-09-08.
- ^ a b c "Bear River High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
- ^ "Adrian Molina, Bear River High School grad, wins Oscar for 'Coco'". The Union. March 4, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
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