Bitney College Preparatory High School
high school in Grass Valley, Nevada County, California
Bitney Prep High School (formerly Bitney College Preparatory High School) is a high school located in Nevada County, California, United States.
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.
Bitney has moved several times. Below is a list of the sites Bitney has inhabited thus far.
Bitney Springs Rd. 39°15′18″N 121°08′48″W 1999–2002
Woolman Ln. 39°16′12″N 121°06′04″W 2002–2003
12338 McCourtney Road 39°12′00″N 121°05′35″W 2003–2007
Ridge Rd. 39°14′20″N 121°03′16″W 2007–2009
135 Joerschke Dr. 39°13′58″N 121°02′31″W 2009–present
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.
Extracurricular activities and events
Athletics include Ultimate Frisbee.
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