For the 2026 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 17% (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 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Big Bear Lake, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Big Bear High School, with 90-94% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Bear High School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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
Gr: 8-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Big Bear Lake, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40940 Pennsylvania
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-4638
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-4638
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Charter School Of Big Bear Valley (Closed 2005)
Charter School
P.o. Box 6876
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Gr: K-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Po Box 1815
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 794-2975
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 794-2975
Gr: 1-6 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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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