- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Big Pine, CA
Bishop Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Bishop Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060140912412
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bishop Independent Study earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Big Pine · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 13
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Bishop Independent Study ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Big Pine, CA.
School address
District: Bishop Unified · California
NCES ID 060140912412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Bishop Independent Study shrank from 12 students in 2022-23 to 9 in 2023-24 (-25.0%).
Teacher FTE held 0.3 → 0.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 060140912412 · Big Pine, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
13 enr · 58.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Bishop Elementary (832 students)
Bishop Independent Study shrank from 12 students in 2022-23 to 9 in 2023-24 (-25.0%). Teacher FTE held 0.3 → 0.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bishop Independent Study in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bishop Element
Bishop Elementary
832 students
- Bishop Union H
Bishop Union High
608 students
- Home Street Mi
Home Street Middle
414 students
- Palisade Glaci 25
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation)
25 students
- This school 13
Bishop Independent Study
13 students
- Keith B. Brigh 3
Keith B. Bright High (Juvenile Hall)
3 students
What this shows Bishop Independent Study reports 13 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bishop Independent Study compares
Bishop Independent Study is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$16,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Bishop Independent Study is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Bishop Unified reports $16,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bishop Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Bishop Union High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Home Street Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Palisade Glacier High (Continuation) | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Keith B. Bright High (Juvenile Hall) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bishop Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar high schools in Big Pine
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Bishop Independent Study
How many students attend Bishop Independent Study?
Bishop Independent Study has 13 students enrolled. It is a high school in Big Pine, CA. CCD year-over-year: 12 (2022-23) → 9 (2023-24), down 3.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bishop Independent Study?
58.3% of students at Bishop Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bishop Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Bishop Independent Study is American Indian / Alaska Native at 38.5% of enrollment, in Big Pine, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bishop Independent Study?
Bishop Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bishop Independent Study rank among high schools in Big Pine?
By Resource Investment Index, Bishop Independent Study ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Big Pine, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bishop Unified?
Besides Bishop Independent Study, Bishop Unified also operates Bishop Elementary (832 students), Bishop Union High (608 students), and Home Street Middle (414 students). See the Bishop Unified district page for the complete list.