Bear Valley Unified

The Bear Valley Unified school district in California serves 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a continuation high school). The district as a whole is ranked 802 out of 1,568 school districts in the state and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Fallsvale, a small K-8 school, consistently performs at a high level, ranking in the top 2,000 elementary schools in California and earning 3-4 stars from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Chautauqua High (Continuation) struggles, with a 66.7% 4-year graduation rate and an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 90.1%. The district's larger schools, such as Big Bear High and Big Bear Middle, have more room for improvement, with lower performance compared to the smaller elementary schools.

Across the district, there are concerns about chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 28% to 90.1%. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 48.53% to 76.09%, indicate that many students face economic disadvantages that can create barriers to academic success. By addressing these challenges and replicating the successful practices of the higher-performing schools, the Bear Valley Unified school district can work to improve outcomes for all students.