How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bear Valley Unified | Fresno Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Big Bear Lake, California | Fresno, California |
| Total Enrollment | 2,145 | 69,668 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 100 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 26.3:1 | 19.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bear Valley Unified | Fresno Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,678 | $20,737 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.6% | 21.2% |
| State Revenue | 45.8% | 66.8% |
| Local Revenue | 42.6% | 12.0% |
Bear Valley Unified
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Fresno Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bear Valley Unified | Fresno Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.6% | 7.6% |
| African American | 0.8% | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.5% | 70.1% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 10.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 3.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.9% | 67.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bear Valley Unified | Fresno Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 118 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 279:1 | 395.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.7% | 55.5% |
School Types
Bear Valley Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Fresno Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.