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 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,928 students in Bishop 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 Bishop Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% 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
6 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
1,928 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Bishop Unified School District, which is ranked #900 of all 1,931 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#910 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
# American Indian Students
280 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
15%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
779 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
55%
# Black Students
9 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
668 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
35%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
175 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
179
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
128
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
137
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
139
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
124
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
136
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
159
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
149
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
156
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
177
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
168
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,354 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,948 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,354
$21,485
Spending / Student
$13,948
$19,787
Best Bishop Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bishop Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 N. Fowler St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-4275
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-4275
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #22.
Bishop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 W. Pine St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Grades: K-5
| 859 students
Rank: #33.
Home Street Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Home St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #44.
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bishop Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2001 Sugar Loaf Rd.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2001
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Keith B. Bright High (Juvenile Hall)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
656 W. Pine St.
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 6 public schools serving 1,928 students.
What is the rank of Bishop Unified School District?
Bishop Unified School District is ranked #900 out of 1,931 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bishop Unified School District?
40% of Bishop Unified School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bishop Unified School District?
Bishop Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, 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 $13,948 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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