Dickens (Billy Joe) High (continuation)
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (continuation) serves 34 students in grades 9-12.
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (continuation) placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (continuation)'s student population of 34 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (continuation) is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Dickens (Billy Joe) High (continuation) is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3268 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
41%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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