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Bishop Union High

Grades 09–12 · Bishop, CA · NCES 060140900491

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301 North Fowler St. · Bishop, CA 93514

At a glance

Reported students

608

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

33.45

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

California high enrollment

57th percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

13

Bishop Union High: 608 reported students.

State peer staffing position

44th percentile

18.2:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
627
Teachers (FTE)
32
Student–teacher ratio
19.6:1

What the reported data says about Bishop Union High

Bishop Union High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bishop. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Bishop Unified. NCES reports 608 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.2:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40.5%) and White (37.2%). English learners represent 8.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Bishop Union High

  1. 1How do the reported 18.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
8.3%
Students with disabilities
15%
Free/reduced-price lunch
39.1%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
0.25
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White37.2%
  • Hispanic40.5%
  • Black0.7%
  • Asian0.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native14.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial6.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

5 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Bishop Unified

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Palisade Glacier High (Continuation)

High · Grades 09–12

25 reported students

Bishop Independent Study

High · Grades 09–12

13 reported students

Keith B. Bright High (Juvenile Hall)

High · Grades 06–12

3 reported students

CDS Bishop High

High · Grades 09–12

1 reported students

Home Street Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

414 reported students

Bishop Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

832 reported students

View all 9 district schools →