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65 schools use the "Grizzly Bears" mascot.
Most common states: California (13), Texas (7), Colorado (6)
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Hey there Let's talk about one of the coolest and toughest-sounding mascots out there: the Grizzly Bear 🐾. This furry giant is not just intimidating; it's also kind of cute, which makes it a favorite among many schools. Did you know that the Grizzly Bear mascot is used by a whopping 65 schools across the USA? It's particularly popular in Alaska, where these powerful animals roam free. The Grizzly Bear symbolizes strength, resilience, and a fierce spirit – perfect qualities for any school team aiming to conquer the sports field 🏆. So next time you see a Grizzly Bear mascot, remember it's not just a fierce competitor, but also a beloved symbol of school pride and teamwork.
Hear how the Grizzly Bears fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 13 programs flying the Grizzly Bears banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Rowan Hughes
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Alaska. With 2 schools per million residents, the Grizzly Bears is part of daily conversations here.”
Kai Lopez
Alaska Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Grizzly Bears delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Jordan Carter
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
65 schools in our database use the Grizzly Bears mascot across 24 states.
The Grizzly Bears shows up most in California (13), Texas (7), and Colorado (6). Ak also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Grizzly Bears as a Animal and Mammal mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute and known for its tough tone.
Elementary programs adopt the Grizzly Bears most often (47 schools). Other (8) and Middle School (5) also feature this mascot.