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264 schools use the "Grizzlies" mascot.
Most common states: California (59), Washington (21), Colorado (19)
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If you've ever heard of a school mascot that sounds as tough as it gets, you're probably thinking of the Grizzlies 🐾. This fierce animal mascot is used by a whopping 264 schools across the USA, and it's especially popular in Alaska. The grizzly bear is known for its strength and resilience, which are perfect qualities to inspire school spirit and teamwork. Imagine cheering for your team with a mascot that symbolizes power and determination – it's a surefire way to get everyone pumped up for the game At schools like Lincoln Standing Bear High School, the grizzly bear mascot also honors historical figures and cultural heritage, adding a deeper layer of meaning to the symbol🏆. So, if you ever encounter a team with the Grizzlies as their mascot, you know they're all about being strong, united, and ready to take on any challenge.
Hear how the Grizzlies fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 59 programs flying the Grizzlies banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Morgan Brooks
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Alaska. With 8 schools per million residents, the Grizzlies is part of daily conversations here.”
Casey Garcia
Alaska Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Grizzlies delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Harper Patel
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
264 schools in our database use the Grizzlies mascot across 44 states.
The Grizzlies shows up most in California (59), Washington (21), and Colorado (19). Ak also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Grizzlies as a Animal and Mammal mascot. Programs note that it is known for its tough tone.
High School programs adopt the Grizzlies most often (97 schools). Elementary (93) and Middle School (44) also feature this mascot.