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 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,932 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.
51爆料s 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 66% 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
9 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
1,932 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Bishop Unified School District, which is ranked #898 of all 1,930 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
0.63
# American Indian Students
280 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
15%
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
796 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
56%
# Black Students
4 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
657 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
34%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
179 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
168
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
146
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
135
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
144
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
152
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
120
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
129
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
171
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
155
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
151
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
185
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,322 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,919 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,322
$19,942
Spending / Student
$13,919
$18,366
Best Bishop Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bishop Union High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 North Fowler St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-4275
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-4275
Grades: 9-12
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Bishop Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 West Pine St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Grades: K-5
| 866 students
Rank: #33.
Home Street Middle 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
| 398 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cds Home Street
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Home St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Grades: 6-8
| 3 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School)
Alternative 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
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bishop Independent Study
Alternative School
2001 Sugar Loaf Rd.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2001
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cds Bishop Elementary School
Alternative School
800 West Elm St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Grades: K-5
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cds Bishop High School
Alternative School
301 North Fowler
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Keith B. Bright High (Juvenile Hall)
Alternative School
656 West Pine St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bishop Unified School District?
Bishop Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 1,932 students.
What is the rank of Bishop Unified School District?
Bishop Unified School District is ranked #898 out of 1,930 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?
41% of Bishop Unified School District students are Hispanic, 34% 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 $13,919 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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