Bear River High
Grass Valley, CA · Nevada Joint Union High · Grades 9-12
296th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 81%▼ Declining
Bear River High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bear River High 296th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 81% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2015 to 81th in 2025 — declining.
Bear River High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 130 students tested
Bear River High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 634 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.5% | 73.0% | ▼ 14.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.4% | 17.7% | ▲ 10.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 5.8% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Bear River High
Typical home value $545K in zip 95949 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Bear River High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Colfax HighPlacer Union High · 3.8 mi away312th of 1,528
ELA 62% · Math 50% - 7Foresthill HighPlacer Union High · 10 mi away465th of 1,528
ELA 72% · Math 23% - –Earle Jamieson Educational OptionsNevada County Office of Education · 10.1 mi away
- 2Silver Springs High (Continuation)Nevada Joint Union High · 10.2 mi away1,304th of 1,528
ELA 19% · Math 3% - 10William & Marian Ghidotti Early College HighNevada Joint Union High · 11.6 mi away4th of 1,528
ELA 100% · Math 89% - –Placer County CourtPlacer County Office of Education · 11.8 mi away
- 6North Point AcademyNevada Joint Union High · 12.1 mi away706th of 1,528
ELA 52% · Math 26% - 7Nevada Union HighNevada Joint Union High · 12.1 mi away503rd of 1,528
ELA 60% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bear River High in?
Bear River High is part of the Nevada Joint Union High district in Grass Valley, California.
Is Bear River High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bear River High 296th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bear River High?
White 73%, Hispanic 18%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 2% (634 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bear River High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95949 is $545K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.