- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grass Valley, CA
Bear River High
Federal NCES profile for Bear River High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062688008918
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bear River High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Grass Valley · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for California
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bear River High has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bear River High ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Grass Valley, CA.
School address
District: Nevada Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 062688008918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+96 students YoY
Bear River High grew from 538 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (+17.8%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+96 students YoY 062688008918 · Grass Valley, CA High · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 26.6:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Nevada Union High (1,561 students)
Bear River High grew from 538 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (+17.8%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bear River High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nevada Union H
Nevada Union High
1,561 students
- This school
Bear River High
664 students
- William & Mari 155
William & Marian Ghidotti High
155 students
- North Point Ac 111
North Point Academy
111 students
- Silver Springs 80
Silver Springs High (Continuation)
80 students
What this shows Bear River High reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bear River High compares
Bear River High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,065
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Bear River High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Nevada Joint Union High reports $19,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bear River High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Union High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William & Marian Ghidotti High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Point Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Springs High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bear River High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar high schools in Grass Valley
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nevada Union High
Standard public school
1,561 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
William & Marian Ghidotti High
Alternative education program
155 students 31:1 students per teacher
North Point Academy
Alternative education program
111 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Bitney Prep High
Standard public school
91 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Silver Springs High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
80 students 6.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~664 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bear River High
How many students attend Bear River High?
Bear River High has 664 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grass Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), up 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear River High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear River High is 26.6:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bear River High?
23.4% of students at Bear River High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bear River High?
The largest demographic group at Bear River High is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Grass Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bear River High?
Bear River High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bear River High rank among high schools in Grass Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Bear River High ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Grass Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Grass Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Nevada Joint Union High?
Besides Bear River High, Nevada Joint Union High also operates Nevada Union High (1,561 students), William & Marian Ghidotti High (155 students), and North Point Academy (111 students). See the Nevada Joint Union High district page for the complete list.