Top Rankings
Bishop Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,956 students in Bishop Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Bishop Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
1,956 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Bishop Unified School District, which is ranked #771 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#770 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
# American Indian Students
297 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
15%
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
787 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
56%
# Black Students
12 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
673 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
34%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
170 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
148
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
132
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
147
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
169
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
140
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
163
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
180
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
184
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,134 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,748 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,134
$19,806
Spending / Student
$13,748
$18,241
Best Bishop Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cds Home Street
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Home St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Grades: 5-8
| 12 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 Sugar Loaf Rd.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2001
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #33.
Bishop Union High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 N. Fowler St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-4275
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-4275
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Rank: #44.
Bishop Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 W. Pine St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Grades: K-5
| 817 students
Rank: #55.
Home Street Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Home St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Grades: 6-8
| 436 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
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cds Bishop Elementary School
Alternative School
800 W. Elm St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Grades: K-5
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cds Bishop High School
Alternative School
301 N. Fowler
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Keith B. Bright High (Juvenile Hall)
Alternative School
166 Grandview Dr.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bishop Unified School District?
Bishop Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 1,956 students.
What is the rank of Bishop Unified School District?
Bishop Unified School District is ranked #771 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bishop Unified School District?
40% of Bishop Unified School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bishop Unified School District?
Bishop Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Bishop Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,748 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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