Bishop High School serves 646 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the California state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
646 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55-59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
55%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bishop Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Bishop High School?
646 students attend Bishop High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Bishop High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bishop High School?
Bishop High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bishop High School offer ?
Bishop High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bishop High School part of?
Bishop High School is part of Bishop Unified School District.
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