Big Bear High

630 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

630

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Bear High
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	292
Black	5
Asian	7
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
294 (46.7%)
Hispanic
292 (46.3%)
Two or More
29 (4.6%)
Asian
7 (1.1%)
Black
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bear Valley Unified
Phone:	(909)585-6892
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 177

Grade 10 157

Grade 11 151

Grade 12 140