Serving 37 students in grades 9-12, Dickens (Billy Joe) 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 37 students
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation School)'s student population of 37 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dickens (Billy Joe) 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 Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation School) is 0.28, 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
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
84%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation School) is ranked #7692 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation School) is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation School)?
37 students attend Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation School) offer ?
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation School) part of?
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation School) is part of Hughson Unified School District.
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