Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School)

2001 Sugar Loaf Rd.
Big Pine, CA 93513
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 26 students in grades 9-12, Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School)'s student population of 26 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
26 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6794 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
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American Indian
31%
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
34%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
31%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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≥80%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) is ranked #6794 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School)?
26 students attend Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 31% of students are American Indian, 31% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School)?
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) offer ?
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) part of?
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School) is part of Bishop Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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