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Bishop Independent Study

2001 Sugar Loaf Rd.
Big Pine, CA 93513
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 (2026)

  • 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
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bishop Independent Study's student population of 9 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
15 students
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score 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
American Indian
22%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
n/a
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
78%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes
  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 (2026)

  • 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

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