🐾Mascot: "Black Bears"
33 schools use the "Black Bears" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 33 schools
- States represented
- 18 states
- Most common state
- Ohio (5)
- Top state per capita
- Maine
- Popular school level
- High School (13)
- Mascot type
- Animal • Mammal • Color-Based
Most common states: Ohio (5), Florida (4), Illinois (3)
Top 5 Color Combos
- (10)GoldBlack
- (8)RedBlack
- (3)BlackSilver
- (2)OrangeBlack
- (1)Forest GreenNavy
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Quarterly accuracy check across mascot insights
Data source: MascotFinder School DB · Cached for performance
The Black Bears mascot is definitely one to roar about 🐾 This animal mascot is used by 33 schools across the USA, and it's especially popular in Maine. Here’s the cool part: the name “Black Bears” is both tough-sounding and kinda cute at the same time. It evokes the image of a powerful, sleek animal that's also adorable. The black color adds a sleek and mysterious touch, making this mascot stand out. Whether it's on a football field or at a school event, the Black Bears mascot is a symbol of strength and school spirit 🏆. So, if you ever come across a Black Bears team, you know they're prob ready to take on any challenge ⚡
Community Voices
Hear how the Black Bears fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 5 programs flying the Black Bears banner across Ohio. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Avery Patel
Ohio Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Maine. With 2 schools per million residents, the Black Bears is part of daily conversations here.”
Drew Nguyen
Maine Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Black Bears delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Drew Nguyen
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Black Bears Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
33 schools in our database use the Black Bears mascot across 18 states.
The Black Bears shows up most in Ohio (5), Florida (4), and Illinois (3). Me also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Black Bears as a Animal, Mammal, and Color-Based mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute and known for its tough tone.
High School programs adopt the Black Bears most often (13 schools). Elementary (12) and Middle School (5) also feature this mascot.