Top Rankings
Big Pine Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 151 students in Big Pine Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Big Pine Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% 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
2 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
151 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Big Pine Unified School District, which is ranked #899 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1174 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.63
# American Indian Students
44 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
29%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
56%
# Black Students
n/a
286,112 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
36 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
24%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
17
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
15
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
10
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
12
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
8
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
7
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
4
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
7
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,318 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,550 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,318
$19,974
Spending / Student
$28,550
$18,396
Best Big Pine Unified School District Public Schools (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.
Big Pine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 South Main St.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Grades: K-8
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Pine Unified School District?
Big Pine Unified School District manages 2 public schools serving 151 students.
What is the rank of Big Pine Unified School District?
Big Pine Unified School District is ranked #899 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Big Pine Unified School District?
33% of Big Pine Unified School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are American Indian, 24% of students are White, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Pine Unified School District?
Big Pine Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Big Pine Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,550 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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