Bear Creek High School is a high school located in north Stockton, California. It is part of Lodi Unified School District. Current enrollment is roughly 1,800 students. Before Ronald E. McNair High School opened in 2006, Bear Creek was the newest high school in Lodi USD.
Serving 1,925 students in grades 9-12, Bear Creek High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,925 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bear Creek High School's student population of 1,925 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,925 students
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Year Founded
1991
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bear Creek High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Creek High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5093 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lodi Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bruin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Creek High School's ranking?
Bear Creek High School is ranked #5093 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bear Creek High School often compared to?
Bear Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bear Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Bear Creek High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bear Creek High School?
1,925 students attend Bear Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Bear Creek High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bear Creek High School?
Bear Creek High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bear Creek High School offer ?
Bear Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bear Creek High School part of?
Bear Creek High School is part of Lodi Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Bear Creek High School located?
Bear Creek High School is located in the Spanos Park neighborhood of Stockton, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Spanos Park.
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