- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Big Bear City, CA
Big Bear High
Federal NCES profile for Big Bear High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060423000381
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Bear High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Big Bear City · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Bear High has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Bear High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Big Bear City, CA.
School address
District: Bear Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060423000381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Big Bear High held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 060423000381 · Big Bear City, CA High · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 19.1:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: North Shore Elementary (517 students)
Big Bear High held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Big Bear High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Big Bear High
630 students
- North Shore El
North Shore Elementary
517 students
- Big Bear Middl
Big Bear Middle
489 students
- Baldwin Lane E
Baldwin Lane Elementary
445 students
- Fallsvale 62
Fallsvale
62 students
- Chautauqua Hig 33
Chautauqua High (Continuation)
33 students
What this shows Big Bear High reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Bear High compares
Big Bear High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,512
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Big Bear High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Bear Valley Unified reports $16,512 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Bear High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Bear Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Lane Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fallsvale | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chautauqua High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Bear High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~630 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Big Bear High
How many students attend Big Bear High?
Big Bear High has 630 students enrolled. It is a high school in Big Bear City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Bear High?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Bear High is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Bear High?
62.2% of students at Big Bear High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Bear High?
The largest demographic group at Big Bear High is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Big Bear City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Bear High?
Big Bear High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Big Bear High rank among public schools in Big Bear City?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Bear High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Big Bear City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bear Valley Unified?
Besides Big Bear High, Bear Valley Unified also operates North Shore Elementary (517 students), Big Bear Middle (489 students), and Baldwin Lane Elementary (445 students). See the Bear Valley Unified district page for the complete list.