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93 schools use the "Polar Bears" mascot.
Most common states: Ohio (15), Massachusetts (8), Pennsylvania (7)
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The Polar Bear mascot is definitely one of the coolest (and toughest-sounding) out there Imagine a mascot that's both fierce and adorable at the same time – that's what you get with a Polar Bear. Used by a whopping 93 schools, this mascot is particularly popular in Alaska, where the harsh yet beautiful Arctic environment makes the polar bear a fitting and respected symbol. In schools, the Polar Bear mascot often represents strength, resilience, and a touch of cuteness that everyone can't help but love. Whether it's at a high school in Wisconsin or a college in Ohio, the Polar Bear is a mascot that commands respect and induces a lot of school spirit. So next time you see a Polar Bear mascot, remember it's not just a cute face – it's a symbol of toughness and community pride 🏆.
Hear how the Polar Bears fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 15 programs flying the Polar Bears banner across Ohio. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Blair Hughes
Ohio Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Alaska. With 4 schools per million residents, the Polar Bears is part of daily conversations here.”
Casey Kim
Alaska Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Polar Bears delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Morgan Garcia
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
93 schools in our database use the Polar Bears mascot across 28 states.
The Polar Bears shows up most in Ohio (15), Massachusetts (8), and Pennsylvania (7). Ak also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Polar 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 Polar Bears most often (54 schools). High School (18) and Other (14) also feature this mascot.