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#3814 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation)
High School · Hughson Unified
6937 Fox Rd., Hughson, CA 95326
Enrollment
32
Score
6.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
32
Score
6.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,814 of 9,539
In Hughson
#3 of 6
public schools
In district
#2 of 5
Hughson Unified
Academic growth
8.1 / 10
Excellent
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Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation)
High School in Hughson · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation)
Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) is a public high school in Hughson, CA, part of Hughson Unified. Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) serves approximately 32 students, and covers grades 9th-12th. Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,814 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
- This school 6.8 · Average
- District avg 6.7
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 32 students, Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) — Students at Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
68.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.1/10.
How Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) Compares
See how Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Location
6937 Fox Rd., Hughson, CA 95326
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Whitmore Charter High (rated 7.0/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Ceres), with a very similar rating. Another option is Hughson High (rated 6.5/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Teel School in Empire (rated 5.8/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Empire), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Hughson, see our Hughson schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Community Day Hughson | 0.0 mi | — |
| Emilie J. Ross Middle Hughson | 0.4 mi | 6.2 |
| HUGHSON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hughson | 0.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Hughson Elementary Hughson | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Fox Road Elementary Hughson | 0.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Hughson High Hughson | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Teel School in Empire Empire | 3.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Empire Elementary Empire | 3.2 mi | 4.2 |
| Barbara Spratling Middle Hughson | 3.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Norman N. Glick Middle Modesto | 3.7 mi | 4.5 |
| La Rosa Elementary Ceres | 3.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Samuel Vaughn Elementary Ceres | 3.3 mi | 4.0 |
| Cesar Chavez Junior High Ceres | 3.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Keyes to Learning Charter Keyes | 4.1 mi | 7.3 |
| Keyes Elementary Keyes | 4.1 mi | 6.1 |
| CERES CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Ceres | 3.7 mi | 3.9 |
| Alice N. Stroud Elementary Modesto | 4.4 mi | 3.2 |
| Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary Turlock | 4.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology Ceres | 3.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Whitmore Charter High Ceres | 3.9 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95326 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$89,268
Median Home Value
$498,900
Median Rent
$1,543/mo
Population
10,662
College Educated
20%
Homeownership
61.6%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Median Age
39.5
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| Eagle Tree Continuation Carson, CA | 6.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation)
What grades does Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) serve?
Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation)?
Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
How does Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) rank in CA?
Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) ranks #3,814 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) a charter school?
No, Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) a Title I school?
No, Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation)?
68.8% of students at Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 68.8%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Phone
- (209) 883-4182
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
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District
Hughson Unified- District Enrollment
- 2,190
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,055
- District Rank
- #2 of 5
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