Bitney College Preparatory High School

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.

Student academic performance index
For the school years of 2000–2001, 2001–02, 2002–03, and 2003–04, Bitney's API scores were the highest in Nevada County.

Campuses
Bitney has moved several times over the course of the school's existence. Below is a list of the sites Bitney has inhabited thus far.
 * Bitney Springs Rd. 39.25511°N, -121.14665°W 1999-2002
 * Woolman Ln. 39.27007°N, -121.10123°W 2002-2003
 * 12338 McCourtney Road 39.20006°N, -121.09293°W 2003-2007
 * Ridge Rd. 39.23886°N, -121.05442°W 2007-2009
 * 135 Joerschke Dr. 39.23286°N, -121.04198°W 2009–Present

Core subjects
The Bitney academic program meets the eligibility requirements for the University of California and the California State University systems.

English Department
 * 9th Grade English
 * 10th Grade English
 * 11th Grade English
 * 12th Grade English

Social Sciences
 * World History
 * U.S. History
 * Government
 * Economics

Mathematics
 * Algebra A/B
 * Algebra 1
 * Geometry
 * Algebra 2

Science Department
 * Biology
 * Chemistry
 * Environmental Science

Foreign Language
 * Spanish 1
 * Spanish 2

Physical Education
 * Freshman PE

Fine Arts
 * Art 1

Electives

 * Auto Restoration
 * Climbing
 * Maker Lab
 * Media
 * Music
 * Passion Projects

(Note: Selection of electives may change each semester.)

Athletics

 * Ultimate Frisbee

Field trips
Bitney Students are given the opportunity to partake in a variety of field trips:


 * Wilderness Week
 * Senior trip
 * College tours

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


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

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