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Bishop Union High

Summary:

Bishop Union High is a public high school located in Bishop, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 602 students. The school is part of the Bishop Unified School District and has been consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of California high schools over the past several years, with a current statewide ranking of 1102 out of 2323 schools and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bishop Union High has maintained a relatively high 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.7% to 97.2% over the past 5 years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Palisade Glacier High (Continuation) school at 68.0%. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.3% in 2018-2019 to 27.2% in 2022-2023, which is still lower than the much higher rates at Bishop Independent Study and Palisade Glacier High (Continuation). Bishop Union High's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state averages, with only 40% of students proficient or better in ELA and 27.69% in Math for the 2023-2024 school year.

The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students and Special Education students performing relatively better, while Hispanic students, Native American students, and English Language Learners perform significantly worse. The school's ranking for Hispanic students and Low Socioeconomic Status students is particularly low, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support. Despite these challenges, Bishop Union High may be serving as a relatively stronger option for high school education in the local area compared to the nearby Palisade Glacier High (Continuation) and Bishop Independent Study programs.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 301 North Fowler St.
       Bishop, CA  93514-2609

(760) 873-4275

District: Bishop Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1102nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,562 Help


Feeder schools for Bishop Union High:

Elementary:    Bishop Elementary
Middle:    Home Street Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  613

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.1%
White:
39.8%
American Indian:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bishop Union High ranks better than 52.6% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.07. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bishop Union High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Bishop Union High has the largest high school student body size in the Bishop Unified School District. Student population at Bishop Union High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.1%), White (39.8%), American Indian (13.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bishop Union High is 18.8. 3 high schools in the Bishop Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Bishop Union High employs 32.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bishop Union High is $7,562. 2 high schools in the Bishop Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bishop Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Bishop Union High 1102nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Bishop Union High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rank History for Bishop Union High

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Rank History for all students at Bishop Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 76.29 183rd 2367 92.3%
2012 75.43 213th 2354 91.0%
2013 62.04 484th 2426 80.0%
2015 49.84 986th 1994 50.6%
2016 64.35 683rd 2039 66.5%
2017 70.34 595th 2021 70.6%
2018 63.30 736th 2017 63.5%
2019 71.00 519th 2133 75.7%
2021 54.72 538th 1290 58.3%
2022 63.23 648th 2123 69.5%
2023 43.25 1040th 2348 55.7%
2024 41.07 1102nd 2323 52.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bishop Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.92 855th 1323 35.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bishop Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.50 353rd 1547 77.2%
2024 38.71 740th 1534 51.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bishop Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.06 1097th 1862 41.1%
2019 60.49 669th 1937 65.5%
2021 41.88 681st 1126 39.5%
2022 48.96 875th 1943 55.0%
2023 25.71 1528th 2247 32.0%
2024 39.50 1155th 2235 48.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bishop Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.31 472nd 1760 73.2%
2019 70.62 453rd 1833 75.3%
2021 36.60 678th 1054 35.7%
2022 58.80 643rd 1858 65.4%
2023 43.22 991st 2118 53.2%
2024 45.01 947th 2098 54.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bishop Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.30 804th 1052 23.6%
2019 37.54 597th 1117 46.6%
2021 16.77 529th 555 4.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Bishop Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.33 948th 1834 48.3%
2019 65.25 569th 1880 69.7%
2021 62.94 374th 1122 66.7%
2022 62.36 603rd 1916 68.5%
2023 40.85 1027th 2207 53.5%
2024 35.61 1171st 2172 46.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bishop Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.23 952nd 1742 45.4%
2019 57.94 689th 1814 62.0%
2022 30.96 1290th 1861 30.7%
2023 29.92 1380th 2142 35.6%
2024 26.60 1438th 2125 32.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Bishop Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.67 9th 21 57.1%
2019 29.85 13th 16 18.8%
2022 39.21 7th 11 36.4%
2023 12.49 32nd 33 3.0%
2024 40.04 25th 35 28.6%
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Rank History for White students at Bishop Union High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.64 447th 1173 61.9%
2019 68.90 352nd 1222 71.2%
2022 85.13 134th 1204 88.9%
2023 61.32 423rd 1434 70.5%
2024 38.34 776th 1406 44.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bishop Union High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 357 2 13 203 73 1 33 0 682
2012 347 2 9 202 64 1 42 0 667
2013 336 2 14 209 62 0 44 0 667
2014 329 3 10 213 67 0 45 0 667
2015 287 5 12 207 55 0 46 0 612
2016 250 1 12 217 75 0 43 0 598
2017 227 1 9 198 65 0 48 0 548
2018 239 1 11 195 71 0 49 0 566
2019 238 2 7 211 83 1 41 0 583
2020 241 5 6 214 84 1 32 0 583
2021 246 7 6 244 95 2 29 0 629
2022 244 9 3 250 79 2 38 0 625
2023 245 6 3 233 81 1 33 0 602
2024 244 3 2 246 81 1 36 0 613

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bishop Union High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 682 n/a n/a 26.2
2012 667 25.8 25.8 n/a
2013 667 27.2 24.5 35.8
2014 667 27.3 24.4 40.9
2015 612 26.0 23.5 38.1
2016 598 26.0 23.0 46.2
2017 548 28.3 19.3 42.3
2018 566 26.5 21.3 45.8
2019 583 27.5 21.2 44.6
2020 583 n/a n/a 44.4
2021 629 32.5 19.3 52.3
2022 625 31.6 19.7 60.8
2023 602 32.2 18.6 41.4
2024 613 32.5 18.8 44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bishop Union High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 682 n/a n/a 26.2
2012 667 25.8 25.8 n/a
2013 667 27.2 24.5 35.8
2014 667 27.3 24.4 40.9
2015 612 26.0 23.5 38.1
2016 598 26.0 23.0 46.2
2017 548 28.3 19.3 42.3
2018 566 26.5 21.3 45.8
2019 583 27.5 21.2 44.6
2020 583 n/a n/a 44.4
2021 629 32.5 19.3 52.3
2022 625 31.6 19.7 60.8
2023 602 32.2 18.6 41.4
2024 613 32.5 18.8 44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bishop Union High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,562

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bishop Union High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 519th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1040th of 2348 High schools
 20%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bishop Union High)66.139.4
 26.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bishop Unified)56.536.2
 20.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bishop Union High)35.727
 8.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Bishop Unified)30.825.2
 5.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students583602
 3.3%
African American26
 200%
American Indian8381
 2.4%
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic211233
 10.4%
Pacific Islander11
White238245
 2.9%
Two or More Races4133
 19.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.6%41.4%
 3.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bishop Union High

Bishop Union High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bishop Elementary
Middle : Home Street Middle

Students at Bishop Union High are 40% Hispanic, 40% White, 13% American Indian, 6% Two or more races.

Bishop Union High ranks 1102nd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 613 students attended Bishop Union High.


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