BIG BEAR HIGH SCHOOL

Big Bear High is a public high school that is part of the Bear Valley Unified school district, located in Big Bear City, CA with about 733 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, Big Bear High has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Big Bear High School, located at 351 Maple Lane in Big Bear City, California, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the mountain community. Nestled within the San Bernardino National Forest, the school operates under the Bear Valley Unified School District and is known for its unique setting that integrates mountain living with a traditional high school experience. The campus serves as a central hub for local students, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular programs designed to engage the youth of the Big Bear Valley.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Big Bear High School is deeply connected to the local culture and geography of the San Bernardino Mountains. The school frequently emphasizes community involvement and takes advantage of its environment to offer specialized outdoor and athletic programs. By fostering a close-knit environment characteristic of smaller mountain towns, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success while maintaining strong ties to the traditions and spirit of the Big Bear community.

For more information, contact Big Bear High at (909) 585-6892 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

351 Maple Ln.
Big Bear City, CA 92314-9700
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BIG BEAR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Big Bear City, CA with about 733 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
733
Teachers:
33.55
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 733 students

White
61.0%
Hispanic/Latino
34.1%
Two or more races
2.0%
Black or African American
1.4%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.