Big Bear High vs Central High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 399 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Bear High
Big Bear City · Public high · Grades 9–12
630 students
Central High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
625 students
| Measure | Big Bear High Big Bear City, California | Central High Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #494 of 1,343 | #797 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9900 of 16,910 | #13014 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 630 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Big Bear City | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Bear High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 31.4).
- •Big Bear High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 74.9%).
- •Central High does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.1).
- •Big Bear High is the larger school with 630 students compared with 625.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Big Bear High better than Central High?
On the Success Index (US), Big Bear High ranks higher (44.1 vs 31.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Big Bear High and Central High?
About 399 km in a straight line, between Big Bear City and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Bear High: 630. Central High: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Bear High and Central High rank in California?
Big Bear High is 494th of 1,343 and Central High is 797th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).