Big Bear High vs North Shore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.4 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
North Shore Elementary
Big Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
517 students
| Measure | Big Bear High Big Bear City, California | North Shore Elementary Big Bear Lake, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #494 of 1,343 | #2536 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9900 of 16,910 | #31882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 630 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| city | Big Bear City | Big Bear Lake |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Bear High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 40.1).
- •North Shore Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Big Bear High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Big Bear High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 70.4%).
- •Big Bear High does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 23.5).
- •Big Bear High is the larger school with 630 students compared with 517.
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 North Shore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Big Bear High ranks higher (44.1 vs 40.1 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 North Shore Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Bear High: 630. North Shore Elementary: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Bear High and North Shore Elementary rank in California?
Big Bear High is 494th of 1,343 and North Shore Elementary is 2536th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).