Bishop Independent Study
PublicHighGrades 9–12VirtualAlternative Education School
2001 Sugar Loaf Rd., Big Pine, CA 93513 · (760) 938-2001 · Part of Bishop Unified School District
Students
13
Students per teacher
65:1
Free or reduced lunch
69%
Setting
Rural
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Bishop Independent Study
- Math proficiency 37 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 52 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 65:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 48.6%
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2001 Sugar Loaf Rd., Big Pine
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 91
Grade 105
Grade 127
Enrollment over time
13’20
21’21
12’22
9’23
13’24
About steady.
Who goes here
White 38%American Indian/Alaska Native 38%Hispanic 23%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.