Bear Creek High School is located in the southwest corner of the greater Denver Metro area, it is one of 18 high schools in Jefferson County, Colorado. The school colors are forest green, gold, and white. The mascot is a bear. The principal is Kevin Carroll. There are approximately 1900 students and 105 certified staff. It is in Class 5A Athletic Program and has over 34 clubs and activities. In 2009, an entirely new campus was completed across the street from the original location, replacing the nearly 57-year old previous building.