Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School) serves 15 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 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School)'s student population of 15 students has grown by 400% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School) is 0.23, 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
87%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)93.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 87%.
How many students attend Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School)?
15 students attend Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School) students are White, and 13% 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 15:1, 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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