About Bitney College Prep High School

Bitney was founded in 1998 by the Bitney Springs Charter Council.  Our doors opened in the fall of 1999, and our first class graduated in 2001.   We are a tuition-free public charter school, sponsored by the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools.  Enrollment is limited, offering a high level of personal attention and support to every student.  Our school culture is founded on high academic achievement, respect, and service to community.  Bitney graduates are ready for the next stage of their lives; whether that is continued education at the college or university level, entering the work force, or pursuing other personal goals.

 Our core curriculum is a single track program based on the University of California "a to g" entrance requirements.  While we do not necessarily regard standardized testing as the only means to accurately measure student achievement, our Academic Performance Index (API) scores over the last decade have consistently placed us equal to or greater than the larger comprehensive high schools in the county.

• Are motivated to achieve academic success
  
• Are motivated to contribute to the school and the greater community
  
• Are comfortable with the academic and social accountability that are part of our small school environment
  
• 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, and are willing to advocate for themselves
  
• Want their education to be relevant and grounded in more than just sitting in a classroom
  
• Want to develop higher level critical thinking skills

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