Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School)

Serving 10 students in grades 9-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School)'s student population of 10 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
10 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School) is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(15-16)
<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
30%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
70%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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(17-18)
<50%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School) and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
9%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School) is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School)?
10 students attend Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School) students are White, and 30% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School)?
Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School) offer ?
Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School) part of?
Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School) is part of Plumas Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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