Bear River High vs Riverside STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 657 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear River High
Grass Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
664 students
Riverside STEM Academy
Riverside · Public high · Grades 5–12
665 students
| Measure | Bear River High Grass Valley, California | Riverside STEM Academy Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #132 of 1,343 | #116 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3641 of 16,910 | #3384 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 664 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 90% |
| city | Grass Valley | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 68.6).
- •Riverside STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (90% vs 52%).
- •Riverside STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 82%).
- •Bear River High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 53.5%).
- •Bear River High does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 26.6).
- •Riverside STEM Academy is the larger school with 665 students compared with 664.
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 Bear River High better than Riverside STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside STEM Academy ranks higher (69.7 vs 68.6 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 Bear River High and Riverside STEM Academy?
About 657 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear River High: 664. Riverside STEM Academy: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear River High and Riverside STEM Academy rank in California?
Bear River High is 132nd of 1,343 and Riverside STEM Academy is 116th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).