Bishop Independent Study Elementary School

2001 Sugar Loaf Rd.
Big Pine, CA 93513

Tel: (760) 938-2001

www.bishopschools.org

Bishop Independent Study Elementary School serves 13 students in grades 9-12.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 13 students
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bishop Independent Study Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Bishop Independent Study Elementary School's student population of 13 students has declined by 51% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

13 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bishop Independent Study Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Student : Teacher Ratio

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22:1

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American Indian

33%

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This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Bishop Independent Study Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Asian

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12%

Hispanic

17%

56%

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Black

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White

33%

22%

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Hawaiian

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Two or more races

17%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.71

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Bishop Independent Study Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥50%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Bishop Independent Study Elementary School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

54%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bishop Independent Study Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)

12%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bishop Independent Study Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Bishop Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bishop Independent Study Elementary School's ranking?

Bishop Independent Study Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%).

What is the graduation rate of Bishop Independent Study Elementary School?

The graduation rate of Bishop Independent Study Elementary School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Bishop Independent Study Elementary School?

13 students attend Bishop Independent Study Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

33% of Bishop Independent Study Elementary School students are American Indian, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does Bishop Independent Study Elementary School offer ?

Bishop Independent Study Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Bishop Independent Study Elementary School part of?

Bishop Independent Study Elementary School is part of Bishop Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 13 students
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education