Serving 217 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Black Diamond High (Continuation School)'s student population of 217 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Black Diamond High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Diamond High (Continuation School) is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9512 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
71%
55%
Black
18%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Diamond High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Black Diamond High (Continuation School) is ranked #9512 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 87%.
How many students attend Black Diamond High (Continuation School)?
217 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, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 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 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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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