Bear River High School

What Bear River High School does

Bear River High School is a public secondary institution located at 11130 Magnolia Road in Grass Valley, California, operating within the Nevada Joint Union High School District. It serves students in grades 9–12 within the district's geographic catchment, offering a tuition-free education funded through public sources and supported by nominal fees (e.g., a $2 transcript processing charge for pre-2007/2008 graduates and Chromebook damage liability under California Education Code 48904). The school is WASC-accredited at the six-year level (the highest tier) and delivers a comprehensive program spanning college preparatory A-G coursework, Advanced Placement courses, Career Technical Education pathways, Agriculture, Computer Science, Digital Media Arts, Special Education, English Language Learner support, and Visual & Performing Arts, alongside athletics, 14+ student clubs, and community-affiliated organizations such as FFA and Key Club.

The school's core technology stack is a multi-vendor EdTech environment: a 1:1 Chromebook program provides device access to every enrolled student, while Schoology serves as the learning management system, Synergy (via ParentVUE/StudentVUE) as the student information system, Clever as the single sign-on portal, Minga as the student engagement platform, and FlexiSched as the scheduling system for the weekly Bruin Flex Time intervention/enrichment period. Auxiliary platforms include ParentSquare for district communications, GoFan for event ticketing, Parchment for transcript ordering, and Paper for online tutoring. The school's go-to-market is non-commercial: enrollment is administered through the district's Aeries online enrollment system and is restricted to in-district residents, with inter-district transfers handled case-by-case. Revenue mechanics are public-funding-based rather than transactional, and there are no commercial SaaS or product offerings.

The school's primary customer segments are enrolled students (covered by counselor caseloads split A–L and M–Z and a Guidance Specialist), parents and guardians (engaged through ParentVUE, Schoology monitoring, and the Site Council), and the broader local community (participating through facility rental, booster clubs, and the district foundation). The entity is government-owned at the state level via the Nevada Joint Union High School District, with no equity, VC, or PE ownership structures and no commercial products sold outside the district.

Name

Bear River High School

Legal name

Bear River High School

Website

https://bearriver.njuhsd.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bear River High School is a public, WASC six-year-accredited high school in Grass Valley, California, serving district-resident students in grades 9–12 with tuition-free college preparatory, CTE, arts, and athletics programs supported by a 1:1 Chromebook program and standard EdTech platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (Public High School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Public high school
• College preparatory programs
• Career technical education
• Student counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Grass Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bear River High School is a public secondary education institution providing Grades 9-12 instruction, including college preparatory coursework meeting CSU/UC A-G requirements, Advanced Placement courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) sequences, and programs in Agriculture, Computer Science, Digital Media Arts, Visual & Performing Arts, and Special Education. The school supplements academics with athletics, 14+ student clubs, and a structured ASCA-aligned counseling program supporting college, career, and personal/social development.

Product overview

Bear River High School is a public high school offering a comprehensive educational program including college preparatory (AP/Honors), Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, agriculture programs, computer science, digital media arts, special education, and visual/performing arts. The school website serves as an institutional information portal connecting students, families, and staff to academic resources, student services, athletics, and extracurricular activities. No commercial software products or SaaS offerings are provided.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Preparatory Academic Program (CSU/UC A-G) A comprehensive Grades 9-12 college preparatory curriculum meeting CSU/UC A-G requirements, including Advanced Placement courses for college credit, designed for students pursuing post-secondary education.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways Structured CTE course sequences preparing students for career pathways, including Agriculture, Computer Science, Digital Media Arts, and other technical disciplines, designed for students pursuing direct career entry after graduation.
• Visual & Performing Arts Program Visual and performing arts curriculum including theatre, music, and design, with USITT-affiliated student chapter, designed for students pursuing arts education and extracurricular engagement.
• Athletics Program Fall, Winter, and Spring interscholastic athletics program for enrolled students, supported by GoFan event ticketing platform and the Bruin Hall of Fame recognition program.
• School Counseling Program Comprehensive school counseling program following ASCA National Model standards, promoting academic achievement, college and career readiness, and personal/social development for all Grades 9-12 students.
• Special Education and 504 Accommodations Programs Special education services and Section 504 accommodations supporting diverse learner needs and English Language Learner programs for students requiring additional educational support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Six-year WASC accreditation (highest level) demonstrates meeting rigorous educational standards
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered standard, core and minor.

• ParchmentstandardTechnology or IntegrationParchment provides online transcript ordering services for students who graduated after the 2007/2008 school year. Students can request transcripts through the Parchment website, streamlining the process for college applications and employment verification.
• SchoologycoreTechnology or IntegrationSchoology serves as the learning management system (LMS) for the school, enabling teachers to manage curriculum digitally, interact with students, and allowing parents to monitor assignments, projects, and daily activities through the platform.
• Synergy (Edupoint)coreTechnology or IntegrationSynergy provides the student information system (SIS) with ParentVUE and StudentVUE portals, giving parents and students single sign-on access to grades, attendance, and other educational records.
• CleverstandardTechnology or IntegrationClever provides single sign-on integration for district technology resources, allowing students and staff to access multiple educational applications through one secure login portal.
• MingastandardTechnology or IntegrationMinga provides a digital engagement platform serving as a hub for the campus community, offering tools to increase student engagement and serve as a digital home for the school.
• FlexiSchedstandardTechnology or IntegrationFlexiSched is a program allowing students to sign up weekly for intervention periods, study halls, or enrichment offerings during Bruin Flex Time, facilitating organized access to academic support.
• GoFanstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoFan provides event ticketing services for school athletics and events through their platform, enabling online ticket purchases for games and school activities.
• Lions Clubs International (Leo Club)minorOthersLeo Club is a youth organization affiliated with Lions Clubs International. Bear River's Leo Club members participate in community service activities, with Lions providing mentorship and support to the youth organization.
• USITT - United States Institute of Theatre TechnologyminorOthersNational organization for performing arts design and technology professionals. Bear River's USITT chapter was the 8th high school chapter established nationwide in 2019, connecting students with industry professionals and educational resources.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nevada Union High School: Sister school within the same Nevada Joint Union High School District, serving students in Grass Valley/Nevada County with comparable comprehensive high school programs, WASC accreditation, athletics, and CTE offerings. Operates under the same district governance and technology stack.
• Whitney High School: Suburban Sacramento-area public high school in Rocklin (Placer County) operating under the same Placer Union High School District model. Offers comparable AP, athletics, and CTE programs typical of mid-size California public high schools.
• Casa Roble High School: Suburban Sacramento-area public high school in Orangevale (San Juan Unified School District) offering similar comprehensive programs including AP courses, CTE pathways, athletics, and visual/performing arts. Comparable California public high school scale and demographic profile.
• Pleasant Valley High School: Suburban Northern California public high school in Chico (Butte County) offering comparable comprehensive programs including AP, CTE, athletics, and 1:1 device programs. Similar demographic profile and WASC accreditation to Bear River.
• Ghidotti Early College High School: Sister school in the Nevada Joint Union High School District offering an early college high school model. Shares the same district administration, technology platform ecosystem (Schoology, Synergy, Clever), and serves overlapping Nevada County catchment.
• Silver Springs High School: Sister school in the Nevada Joint Union High School District serving as a continuation/alternative high school for the same district catchment. Shares administrative structure, technology stack, and community ecosystem with Bear River.
• Rocklin High School: Suburban Sacramento-area public high school in Placer County offering similar comprehensive college-prep, AP, CTE, and athletics programs. Comparable California public high school model with WASC accreditation and similar technology integrations.
• North Point Academy: Sister alternative education school within the Nevada Joint Union High School District. Operates under identical district governance and serves the same Nevada County student population with a non-traditional high school model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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