Bear Valley Unified

Located at 42271 Moonridge Road in Big Bear Lake, California, Bear Valley Unified School District serves as an active, traditional public educational hub for the surrounding mountain community. Classified geographically as a distant town setting within the broader Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario region, this open district manages six operational schools offering a complete learning continuum from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves a vibrant student body of 2,176 pupils, characterized by a diverse enrollment that includes major demographic representations of both Hispanic (1,009 students) and White (1,018 students) learners, alongside multi-racial, Asian, Black, Native American, and Pacific Islander youth.

To support academic achievement and student well-being, Bear Valley Unified maintains a well-resourced staff context totaling over 463 full-time equivalent employees. Classroom instruction is anchored by approximately 203 full-time equivalent teachers—yielding a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 11 to 1—supported by nearly 37 instructional aides and more than 223 dedicated support staff members overseeing administrative, health, and operational needs. Families, students, and educational researchers can learn more about the district's programs and community initiatives by contacting their main office at (909) 866-4631 or exploring their online portal at www.bearvalleyusd.org.