Bishop Independent Study
Tel:
(760) 938-2001
Bishop Independent Study serves 23 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bishop Independent Study places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Bishop Independent Study's student population of 23 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type | Alternative school |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 23 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Bishop Independent Study is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | 13% | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 12% |
Hispanic | 35% | 54% |
Black | 4% | 5% |
White | 26% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 22% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | <50% | 84% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 12% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Bishop Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bishop Independent Study is Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Big Pine Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Big Pine Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 33 students
0.0 miles
Sugar Loaf Rd.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2001 0.0 9-12 33 - Big Pine Big Pine Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 119 students
2.2 miles
500 S. Main St.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222 2.2 K-8 119 - Big Pine Big Pine High School Grades: 9-12 | 32 students
2.2 miles
500 S. Main St.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222 2.2 9-12 32 - Bishop Bishop Union High School Grades: 9-12 | 566 students
15.1 miles
301 N. Fowler St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-4275 15.1 9-12 566 - Bishop Community Day School Iii Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 7 students
15.1 miles
301 N. Fowler
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680 15.1 9-12 7
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