Bitney College Preparatory High School

Bitney Prep High School
Location
Map
135 Joerschke Drive

,
United States
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95945
Coordinates39°13′58″N 121°02′31″W / 39.232860°N 121.041983°W / 39.232860; -121.041983
Information
TypePublic 4-year
Founded1998
School boardBitney College Prep. Charter Council
DirectorJonathan Molnar
Grades9-12
ColoursRed, silver, and black   
MascotBulldogs
Websitehttp://www.bitneyprep.net/

Bitney Prep High School (formerly Bitney College Preparatory High School) is a high school located in Nevada County, California, United States.[1]

History

Founded in 1998 by the Bitney Springs Charter Council, this tuition-free charter school falls under the jurisdiction of the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools.[1]

Bitney has moved several times. Below is a list of the sites Bitney has inhabited thus far.

Academics

For the school years of 2000–2001, 2001–02, 2002–03, and 2003–04, Bitney's API scores were the highest in Nevada County.[needs update][2]

Extracurricular activities and events

Athletics include Ultimate Frisbee.

Students are offered a variety of field trips:

  • Wilderness Week
  • Senior trip
  • College tours

School dances are held at various times of the year, typically close to holidays.

  • Halloween Dance (October)
  • New Years Dance (January)
  • Prom (May)

Since 2007, Bitney has hosted the annual Brain Buster Challenge, where teams from local schools have an opportunity to showcase their skills, knowledge, and spirit.

References

  1. ^ a b "Bitney College Preparatory High School". Archived from the original on July 26, 2009. Retrieved July 15, 2009.
  2. ^ [1]