Bitney College Prep High Schoo

Where Students are Known, Respected and Educated.

Bitney College Prep is a small college preparatory public charter high school in Grass Valley, California serving students in the Sierra Foothills areas of Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, Rough & Ready, Chicago Park, and Auburn. Students from other counties are also welcome.

At Bitney College Prep, enrollment is limited, offering a high level of personal attention and support to every student.

Our school culture is founded upon scholarship and respect; with rigorous academic and behavioral standards.

Students who complete the academic program are prepared to successfully continue their education at college or university.

Classes begin each day at 8:20am, so students are better rested and ready to learn.

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.

Bitney College Prep is a school for students who...
want to prepare academically for a college/university education

are motivated to achieve academic success

are motivated to contribute to the school community

are comfortable with the intense academic and social
accountability that are part of our small school environment

take initiative in establishing and reaching personal goals

Why Bitney College Prep High School?
Students are Known.
Because enrollment is limited, classes are small. Teachers are able to closely monitor the needs, interests, and progress of each student, offering guidance and support along the way.

Students are Respected.
At BCP, the prevailing attitude is one of mutual respect.

We recognize the richness and diversity of ideas, attitudes, and backgrounds students bring to our school.

Students are challenged to respect themselves and others.

Students are Educated.
We graduate students who are aware of themselves and the world around them,are skilled in the latest communication tools,possess an understanding of the environmental, historical and cultural issues in the world,are equipped with a strong base in science, mathematics, and literature,are familiar with and appreciate the arts, and celebrate their own creative talents.

Above all else, we strive to imbue our students with a love of learning, a profound curiosity, an uninhibited sense of questioning and examination, and a powerful sense of direction.