Serving 1,172 students in grades 10-12, Bear River High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bear River High School's student population of 1,172 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bear River High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear River High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#566 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear River High School's ranking?
Bear River High School is ranked #566 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Bear River High School often compared to?
Bear River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Box Elder High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bear River High School?
The graduation rate of Bear River High School is 91%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bear River High School?
1,172 students attend Bear River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bear River High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear River High School?
Bear River High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bear River High School offer ?
Bear River High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Bear River High School part of?
Bear River High School is part of Box Elder School District.
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