Big Pine Unified

Big Pine Unified is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 500 South Main St. in Big Pine, California. Nestled in a remote rural setting within the broader Bishop metropolitan region, this non-charter district operates two academic facilities designed to serve local families from Kindergarten through 12th grade. The district offers a complete K–12 continuum focused on supporting students at every stage of their primary and secondary development. Community members, prospective families, and educational researchers can connect directly with the district administration by phone at (760) 938-2222 or by visiting its official website at bigpineschools.org.

Reflecting data from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, Big Pine Unified fosters a tight-knit learning environment with a total enrollment of 151 students, comprising 91 male and 60 female learners. The district benefits from a rich cultural demographic composition, which includes 53 Hispanic, 44 American Indian, 34 White, and 20 multi-racial students. Educational delivery and school operations are powered by a dedicated team of approximately 49 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes roughly 27.7 FTE classroom teachers, nearly 21 FTE support staff, and dedicated instructional aide assistance, resulting in a favorable staffing ratio that allows for personalized attention and strong institutional support across all grade levels.