For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 68 students in Big Pine, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Big Pine, CA are Big Pine High School and Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Pine, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Big Pine have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Big Pine, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 61%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School), with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Big Pine, CA (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.
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Sugar Loaf Rd.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2001
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Bishop Independent Study
Alternative School
2001 Sugar Loaf Rd.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2001
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Big Pine, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Big Pine, CA include Big Pine High School and Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Big Pine?
3 public high schools are located in Big Pine.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Pine?
Big Pine public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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