Bear River High School is a high school in Garland, Utah, United States, that is part of Box Elder School District.
Serving 1,196 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 21% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). 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 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (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 1,196 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Black, Red
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Bear River High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 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
#646 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear River High School's ranking?
Bear River High School is ranked #646 out of 957 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 86%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bear River High School?
1,196 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, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bear River High School?
Bear River High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
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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