Sigma Continuation High School serves 74 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
28%
55%
Black
42%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
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
How many students attend Sigma Continuation High School?
74 students attend Sigma Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sigma Continuation High School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Sigma Continuation High School offer ?
Sigma Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sigma Continuation High School part of?
Sigma Continuation High School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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