Arete Charter Academy vs Bear River High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arete Charter Academy
Grass Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
207 students
Bear River High
Grass Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
664 students
| Measure | Arete Charter Academy Grass Valley, California | Bear River High Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2942 of 5,693 | #132 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #35617 of 50,301 | #3641 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 207 | 664 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 664 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 52% |
| city | Grass Valley | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear River High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 34.4).
- •Bear River High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Bear River High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 34.5%).
- •Bear River High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 32.4%).
- •Arete Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 24.6).
- •Bear River High is the larger school with 664 students compared with 207.
- •Arete Charter Academy is a charter school while Bear River High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arete Charter Academy better than Bear River High?
On the Success Index (US), Bear River High ranks higher (68.6 vs 34.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arete Charter Academy and Bear River High?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arete Charter Academy: 207. Bear River High: 664. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arete Charter Academy and Bear River High rank in California?
Arete Charter Academy is 2942nd of 5,693 and Bear River High is 132nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).