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#3814 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation)
High School · Hughson Unified · Hughson, CA
A Hughson Unified high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6937 Fox Rd., Hughson, CA 95326
- Math 6% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Average581/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hughson), 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
$89,268
Median home value
$498,900
Median rent
$1,543/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95326; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Community DayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Hughson HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 835 | Compare → |
| Teel School in EmpireEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 5–12 | 3.1 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Whitmore Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 86 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hughson Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,055NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) is listed in Hughson Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation)
Dickens (billy Joe) High (continuation) is a public high school in Hughson, CA, part of Hughson Unified, serving approximately 32 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,814 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 32
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Phone
- (209) 883-4182
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 95326)
- 10,662
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 95326; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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