Skip to main content

Average

#4808 of 9,539 schools in CA

Bishop Union High

High School · Bishop Unified · Bishop, CA

A Bishop Unified high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

301 North Fowler St., Bishop, CA 93514

  • Math 28% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency27.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.9 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation11.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$16,865
Chronic Absenteeism27.9%

Students at Bishop Union High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 34% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Bishop Union High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 78Very Walkable
  • Bike 75Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,338/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bishop), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,695

Median home value

$434,900

Median rent

$1,340/mo

College educated

37.1%

Homeownership

72.4%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93514; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
3 boys'·5 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Keith B. Bright High (juvenile Hall)Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–120.1 mi1Compare →
Jill Kinmont BootheEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–121.9 mi8Compare →
Bishop Independent StudyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–12Not available9Compare →
Palisade Glacier High (continuation)Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–12Not available26Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bishop Unified

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$16,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bishop Union High is listed in Bishop Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bishop Union High

Bishop Union High is a public high school in Bishop, CA, part of Bishop Unified, serving approximately 613 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,808 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bishop Union High

What grades does Bishop Union High serve?

Bishop Union High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bishop Union High?

Bishop Union High has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Union High?

The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Union High is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bishop Union High rank in CA?

Bishop Union High ranks #4,808 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Bishop Union High's MySchoolScout rating?

Bishop Union High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bishop Union High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bishop Union High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is Bishop Union High a charter school?

No, Bishop Union High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bishop Union High a Title I school?

No, Bishop Union High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bishop Union High?

44.9% of students at Bishop Union High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
613
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Inyo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 93514)
14,961
Area average commute
16.4 min
Area median age
44.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93514; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.