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#5993 of 9,539 schools in CA
Bidwell Continuation High
High School · Antioch Unified · Antioch, CA
An Antioch Unified high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 Gary Ave., Antioch, CA 94509
- Math 1% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 12% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bidwell Continuation High score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 7% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bidwell Continuation High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,815/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Antioch), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,512
Median home value
$565,300
Median rent
$2,052/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94509; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Center- Antioch CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Spectrum Center, AntiochPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 501 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Antioch Unified
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #6 of 25
- District spending per student
- $17,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bidwell Continuation High is listed in Antioch Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bidwell Continuation High
Bidwell Continuation High is a public high school in Antioch, CA, part of Antioch Unified, serving approximately 154 students in grades 10th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,993 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bidwell Continuation High
What grades does Bidwell Continuation High serve?
Bidwell Continuation High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Bidwell Continuation High?
Bidwell Continuation High has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bidwell Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bidwell Continuation High is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bidwell Continuation High rank in CA?
Bidwell Continuation High ranks #5,993 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bidwell Continuation High's MySchoolScout rating?
Bidwell Continuation High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bidwell Continuation High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bidwell Continuation High has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bidwell Continuation High a charter school?
No, Bidwell Continuation High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bidwell Continuation High a Title I school?
No, Bidwell Continuation High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bidwell Continuation High?
83.8% of students at Bidwell Continuation High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 154
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.2%
- Phone
- (925) 779-7520
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94509)
- 71,013
- Area average commute
- 41.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94509; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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