Bear River High School is a high school in Garland, Utah, United States, that is part of Box Elder School District.
Serving 1,194 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 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- 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 1,194 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Black, Red
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
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 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. 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
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
86%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Box Elder School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
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?
1,194 students attend Bear River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bear River High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bear River High School?
Bear River High School has a student ration of 23:1, 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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