BISHOP HIGH SCHOOL
BISHOP H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the BISHOP CISD school district, located in BISHOP, TX with about 489 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 33 teachers, BISHOP H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Bishop High School, located at 100 Badger Lane in Bishop, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Bishop Consolidated Independent School District. As a central hub for the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academics, extracurricular engagement, and character development. The school takes great pride in its mascot, the Badger, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community identity among its student body, faculty, and local residents.
The institution focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience that extends beyond the classroom. By leveraging the resources of the Bishop CISD, the high school offers various programs designed to meet diverse student needs, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped for college, the workforce, or military service. For those looking for more specific information regarding academic calendars, athletic schedules, or district policies, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.bishopcisd.net, which serves as a vital communication link between the school and the families it serves.
For more information, contact BISHOP H S at (361) 584-2547 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BISHOP, TX 78343-2708
(361) 584-2547
http://www.bishopcisd.net
BISHOP HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BISHOP, TX with about 489 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BISHOP CISD
- Total Students:
- 489
- Teachers:
- 33.73
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 489 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BISHOP HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 83.2%
- White
- 14.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.