Serving 147 students in grades 10-12, Bidwell Continuation High 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bidwell Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Bidwell Continuation High School's student population of 147 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The vision of Bidwell High School is to provide a safe and nurturing community where learners grow in knowledge, confidence, and independence.
School Rankings
Bidwell Continuation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bidwell Continuation High School is 0.68, which is more 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
#9008 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
35%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bidwell Continuation High School's ranking?
Bidwell Continuation High School is ranked #9008 out of 9,523 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bidwell Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Bidwell Continuation High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bidwell Continuation High School?
147 students attend Bidwell Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Bidwell Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bidwell Continuation High School?
Bidwell Continuation High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bidwell Continuation High School offer ?
Bidwell Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Bidwell Continuation High School part of?
Bidwell Continuation High School is part of Antioch Unified School District.
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