Summary:
The Bear Valley Unified school district consists of six schools serving grades K-12 in the Big Bear Lake area, with a total enrollment of around 2,200 students.
Among these schools, Fallsvale Elementary stands out as the district's top performer, with student proficiency rates in English and Math that are significantly higher than both the district and state averages. In contrast, Chautauqua High (Continuation) faces considerable challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism. The district's largest high school, Big Bear High, shows positive improvement with a strong graduation rate above the state average, though academic proficiency in core subjects is an area for growth.
Overall, the district performs slightly below state averages in English and Math. A common challenge across most schools is a higher-than-average rate of chronic student absenteeism. Parents should note that performance can vary significantly between schools, with elementary schools like North Shore Elementary and Baldwin Lane Elementary showing different results, and a typical dip in Math scores at Big Bear Middle school.
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