- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bishop, CA
Bishop Union High
Federal NCES profile for Bishop Union High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060140900491
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bishop Union High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Bishop · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bishop Union High has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bishop Union High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Bishop, CA.
School address
District: Bishop Unified · California
NCES ID 060140900491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Bishop Union High held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 060140900491 · Bishop, CA High · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 19:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Bishop Elementary (832 students)
Bishop Union High held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bishop Union High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bishop Element
Bishop Elementary
832 students
- This school
Bishop Union High
608 students
- Home Street Mi
Home Street Middle
414 students
- Palisade Glaci 25
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation)
25 students
- Bishop Indepen 13
Bishop Independent Study
13 students
- Keith B. Brigh 3
Keith B. Bright High (Juvenile Hall)
3 students
What this shows Bishop Union High reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bishop Union High compares
Bishop Union High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
White 37.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.3%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Bishop Union High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Bishop Unified reports $16,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bishop Union High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Home Street Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palisade Glacier High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bishop Independent Study | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Keith B. Bright High (Juvenile Hall) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bishop Union High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~608 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bishop Union High
How many students attend Bishop Union High?
Bishop Union High has 608 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bishop, CA. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Union High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Union High is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bishop Union High?
39.7% of students at Bishop Union High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bishop Union High?
The largest demographic group at Bishop Union High is Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment, in Bishop, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bishop Union High?
Bishop Union High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bishop Union High rank among public schools in Bishop?
By Resource Investment Index, Bishop Union High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Bishop, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bishop on the city page.
What other schools are in Bishop Unified?
Besides Bishop Union High, Bishop Unified also operates Bishop Elementary (832 students), Home Street Middle (414 students), and Palisade Glacier High (Continuation) (25 students). See the Bishop Unified district page for the complete list.