For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 662 students in Big Bear Lake, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Big Bear Lake, CA are Big Bear High School and Chautauqua High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Bear Lake, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Big Bear Lake have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Big Bear Lake, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Big Bear High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Big Bear Lake, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Bear High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 Maple Ln.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-6892
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-6892
Grades: 9-12
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Chautauqua High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
351 Maple Ln.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-2521
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-2521
Grades: 8-12
| 36 students
Big Bear Lake, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
40940 Pennsylvania
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-4638
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-4638
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Charter School Of Big Bear Valley (Closed 2005)
Charter School
P.o. Box 6876
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Grades: K-12
| 155 students
Po Box 1815
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 794-2975
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 794-2975
Grades: 1-6
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Big Bear Lake, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Big Bear Lake, CA include Big Bear High School and Chautauqua High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Big Bear Lake?
2 public high schools are located in Big Bear Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Bear Lake?
Big Bear Lake public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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