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Big Pine Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 151 students in Big Pine Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Big Pine Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
151 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Big Pine Unified School District, which is ranked #829 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#968 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
% American Indian
29%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
35%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
23%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,318 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,550 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,318
$20,100
Spending / Student
$28,550
$18,511
Best Big Pine Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Pine High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 South Main St.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Big Pine Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 South Main St.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Gr: K-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Pine Unified School District?
Big Pine Unified School District manages 2 public schools serving 151 students.
What is the rank of Big Pine Unified School District?
Big Pine Unified School District is ranked #829 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Big Pine Unified School District?
35% of Big Pine Unified School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are American Indian, 23% of students are White, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Pine Unified School District?
Big Pine Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Big Pine Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,550 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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