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Lone Pine Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 283 students in Lone Pine Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lone Pine Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
283 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lone Pine Unified School District, which is ranked #1013 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#929 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.5%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
9%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
55%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
23%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,809 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,855 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$30,809
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$30,855
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lone Pine Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lone Pine High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
538 South Main St.
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 876-5577
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 876-5577
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Lo-inyo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
223 East Locust St.
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 876-5581
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 876-5581
Gr: K-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra Alternative Learning Academy
Alternative School
301 South Hay St.
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 876-5577
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 876-5577
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lone Pine Unified School District?
Lone Pine Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 283 students.
What is the rank of Lone Pine Unified School District?
Lone Pine Unified School District is ranked #1013 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lone Pine Unified School District?
55% of Lone Pine Unified School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lone Pine Unified School District?
Lone Pine Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lone Pine Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,855 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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