For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 61 students in Big Pine, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Big Pine, CA are Big Pine High School and Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Pine, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Big Pine have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Big Pine, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School), with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Big Pine, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Pine High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 South Main St.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Sugar Loaf Rd.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2001
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bishop Independent Study
Alternative School
2001 Sugar Loaf Rd.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2001
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Big Pine, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Big Pine Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
500 S. Main St.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bristlecone Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
500 Main St
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2005
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2005
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Big Pine, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Big Pine, CA include Big Pine High School and Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Big Pine?
3 public high schools are located in Big Pine.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Pine?
Big Pine public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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