PALISADE GLACIER HIGH (CONTINUATION)

Palisade Glacier High (Continuation) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Bishop Unified school district, located in Big Pine, CA with about 33 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 2 teachers, Palisade Glacier High (Continuation) has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Palisade Glacier High School is a public continuation school located in Big Pine, California, serving students within the Bishop Unified School District. As a continuation program, the school is specifically designed to provide an alternative educational path for students who may benefit from a more flexible, individualized, and smaller learning environment than that offered by a traditional comprehensive high school. The program focuses on credit recovery and academic support, aiming to help students overcome obstacles to graduation and successfully earn their high school diplomas.

By prioritizing a personalized approach to instruction, Palisade Glacier High fosters a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes student engagement and goal setting. The school works closely with the broader Bishop school community to ensure that students have access to the resources they need to transition successfully into adulthood, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or immediate employment. Through its targeted curriculum and dedicated faculty, the school serves as a vital component of the district’s commitment to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed regardless of the challenges they may face.

For more information, contact Palisade Glacier High (Continuation) at (760) 938-2001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.