Bishop Independent Study (2025-26 Ranking)

Q: What is the graduation rate of Bishop Independent Study?

The graduation rate of Bishop Independent Study is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.

Q: How many students attend Bishop Independent Study?

9 students attend Bishop Independent Study.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of Bishop Independent Study students are White, and 22% of students are American Indian.

Q: What grades does Bishop Independent Study offer ?

Bishop Independent Study offers enrollment in grades 9-12

Q: What school district is Bishop Independent Study part of?

Bishop Independent Study is part of Bishop Unified School District.

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Bishop Independent Study

2001 Sugar Loaf Rd.
Big Pine, CA 93513

Tel: (760) 938-2001

SAVE SCHOOL

Bishop Independent Study serves 9 students in grades 9-12.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 9 students
Minority Enrollment: 22%
: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bishop Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Bishop Independent Study's student population of 9 students has declined by 25% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Bishop Independent Study
10	1
11	3
12	5

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Total Students

9 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Bishop Independent Study
2023	12
2022	21
2021	13
2020	12
2019	12
2018	27
2017	27
2016	25
2015	24
2014	25
2013	22

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)

1 teacher

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2012-2020)
Year	Bishop Independent Study
2020	1
2019	1
2018	1
2017	1
2016	1
2015	1
2014	1
2013	1
2012	1

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Year Founded

1905

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Campus Size

50 acres

School Motto

Truth and Honor

School Mascot

Wild Boars

School Rankings

The of Bishop Independent Study is 0.35, which is less 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)

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

21:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2012-2020)
Year	Bishop Independent Study	California	Bishop Unified School District
2020	12:1	23:1	21:1
2019	12:1	23:1	21:1
2018	27:1	23:1	21:1
2017	27:1	23:1	21:1
2016	25:1	24:1	23:1
2015	24:1	24:1	22:1
2014	43:1	24:1	22:1
2013	37:1	24:1	21:1
2012	16:1	23:1	21:1

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American Indian

22%

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Bishop Independent Study	California	Bishop Unified School District
2023	33%	1%	16%
2022	48%	1%	16%
2020	8%	1%	15%
2019	8%	1%	15%
2018	18%	1%	14%
2017	18%	1%	14%
2016	8%	1%	15%
2015	17%	1%	15%
2014	8%	1%	15%
2013	37%	1%	14%
2012	32%	1%	16%

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Asian

n/a

12%

Hispanic

n/a

56%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Bishop Independent Study	California	Bishop Unified School District
2023	33%	55%	39%
2022	19%	56%	39%
2021	17%	56%	39%
2020	25%	55%	37%
2019	25%	55%	37%
2018	30%	54%	38%
2017	30%	54%	38%
2016	24%	54%	37%
2015	21%	54%	36%
2014	32%	53%	35%
2013	18%	53%	34%

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Black

n/a

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2022)
Year	Bishop Independent Study	California
2022	5%	5%
2016	4%	6%
2015	4%	6%
2014	8%	6%
2013	9%	6%
2012	5%	6%

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White

78%

20%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Bishop Independent Study	California	Bishop Unified School District
2023	17%	21%	35%
2022	19%	21%	35%
2021	33%	22%	36%
2020	42%	23%	39%
2019	42%	23%	39%
2018	45%	24%	40%
2017	45%	24%	40%
2016	36%	24%	40%
2015	42%	24%	41%
2014	48%	25%	42%
2013	36%	25%	43%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Bishop Independent Study	California	Bishop Unified School District
2023	17%	6%	9%
2022	9%	5%	9%
2021	17%	5%	8%
2020	25%	4%	8%
2019	25%	4%	8%
2018	7%	4%	7%
2017	7%	4%	7%
2016	28%	4%	7%
2015	12%	3%	7%
2014	4%	3%	7%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.35

0.63

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Bishop Independent Study	California	Bishop Unified School District
2023	0.73	0.64	0.70
2022	0.69	0.63	0.70
2021	0.71	0.62	0.69
2020	0.70	0.63	0.69
2019	0.70	0.63	0.69
2018	0.68	0.64	0.68
2017	0.68	0.64	0.68
2016	0.73	0.64	0.68
2015	0.74	0.64	0.68
2014	0.66	0.65	0.68
2013	0.71	0.65	0.68

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<50%

87%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Bishop Independent Study	California	Bishop Unified School District
2023	50%	87%	70%
2022	50%	87%	92%
2021	50%	84%	87%
2020	50%	85%	87%
2019	50%	84%	82%
2018	50%	84%	87%
2017	30%	83%	87%
2016	50%	83%	82%
2015	50%	89%	82%
2014	20%	88%	82%
2013	50%	87%	82%

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Eligible for

33%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Bishop Independent Study	California	Bishop Unified School District
2023	58%	51%	47%
2022	57%	51%	50%
2021	54%	53%	47%
2020	50%	52%	45%
2019	50%	52%	45%
2018	33%	49%	42%
2017	33%	49%	42%
2016	20%	50%	45%
2015	25%	50%	41%
2014	24%	49%	42%
2013	18%	48%	40%

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Eligible for

11%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Bishop Independent Study	California	Bishop Unified School District
2022	5%	7%	13%
2015	12%	9%	9%
2011	9%	8%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Bishop Unified School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Wild Boars

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Bishop Independent Study?

The graduation rate of Bishop Independent Study is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.

How many students attend Bishop Independent Study?

9 students attend Bishop Independent Study.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of Bishop Independent Study students are White, and 22% of students are American Indian.

What grades does Bishop Independent Study offer ?

Bishop Independent Study offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Bishop Independent Study part of?

Bishop Independent Study is part of Bishop Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 9 students
Minority Enrollment: 22%
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education