Bishop Union High School is a public high school in Bishop, California. It is part of the Bishop Unified School District. The school is located at 301 North Fowler Street. The current principal is Derek Moisant. The superintendent is Katherine Kolker. There are currently thirty-nine teachers at Bishop Union.
Serving 613 students in grades 9-12, Bishop Union High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bishop Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Bishop Union High School's student population of 613 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Bishop Union High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bishop Union High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3828 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
40%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bishop Union High School's ranking?
Bishop Union High School is ranked #3828 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bishop Union High School often compared to?
Bishop Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Pine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bishop Union High School?
The graduation rate of Bishop Union High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bishop Union High School?
613 students attend Bishop Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Bishop Union High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bishop Union High School?
Bishop Union High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bishop Union High School offer ?
Bishop Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bishop Union High School part of?
Bishop Union High School is part of Bishop Unified School District.
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