- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Big Bear City, CA
Chautauqua High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Chautauqua High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060423007264
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chautauqua High (Continuation) earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Big Bear City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33:1
- large classes for California
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chautauqua High (Continuation) has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chautauqua High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Big Bear City, CA.
School address
District: Bear Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060423007264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Chautauqua High (Continuation) shrank from 46 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-21.7%).
Teacher FTE held 1.8 → 1.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 060423007264 · Big Bear City, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
33 enr · 33:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Bear High (630 students)
Chautauqua High (Continuation) shrank from 46 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-21.7%). Teacher FTE held 1.8 → 1.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Chautauqua High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Bear High
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
- This school 33
Chautauqua High (Continuation)
33 students
What this shows Chautauqua High (Continuation) reports 33 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chautauqua High (Continuation) compares
Chautauqua High (Continuation) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33:1 | ▲ 53% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 33 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
33
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
33:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 33 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 48.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Chautauqua High (Continuation) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Bear Valley Unified reports $16,512 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chautauqua High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bear High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Shore Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Bear Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Lane Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fallsvale | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chautauqua High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~33 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chautauqua High (Continuation)
How many students attend Chautauqua High (Continuation)?
Chautauqua High (Continuation) has 33 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Big Bear City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chautauqua High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Chautauqua High (Continuation) is 33:1, which is 53% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 110% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chautauqua High (Continuation)?
71.7% of students at Chautauqua High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chautauqua High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Chautauqua High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% 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 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chautauqua High (Continuation)?
Chautauqua High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chautauqua High (Continuation) rank among public schools in Big Bear City?
By Resource Investment Index, Chautauqua High (Continuation) ranks #1 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 Chautauqua High (Continuation), Bear Valley Unified also operates Big Bear High (630 students), North Shore Elementary (517 students), and Big Bear Middle (489 students). See the Bear Valley Unified district page for the complete list.