Big Bear High School is a high school in Big Bear City, California. It is the only conventional high school in the Bear Valley Unified School District. It was established as an institution in 1948 but has since moved to a new building.
Serving 630 students in grades 9-12, Big Bear High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Bear High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Big Bear High School's student population of 630 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
630 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Colors
Red and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate-Inspire-Prepare
School Rankings
Big Bear High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Bear High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5989 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Bear High School's ranking?
Big Bear High School is ranked #5989 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Bear High School?
The graduation rate of Big Bear High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Big Bear High School?
630 students attend Big Bear High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Big Bear High School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Bear High School?
Big Bear High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Big Bear High School offer ?
Big Bear High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Big Bear High School part of?
Big Bear High School is part of Bear Valley Unified School District.
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