Serving 187 students in grades 9-12, Black Diamond High (Continuation School) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Black Diamond High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Black Diamond High (Continuation School)'s student population of 187 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Black Diamond High (Continuation School) is 0.47, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Black Diamond High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Black Diamond High (Continuation School) is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Black Diamond High (Continuation School)?
187 students attend Black Diamond High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Black Diamond High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Diamond High (Continuation School)?
Black Diamond High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Black Diamond High (Continuation School) offer ?
Black Diamond High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Black Diamond High (Continuation School) part of?
Black Diamond High (Continuation School) is part of Pittsburg Unified School District.
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