BLACK DIAMOND HIGH (CONTINUATION)

Black Diamond High (Continuation) is a public high school that is part of the Pittsburg Unified school district, located in Pittsburg, CA with about 221 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 17 teachers, Black Diamond High (Continuation) has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Black Diamond High School, located on Stoneman Avenue in Pittsburg, California, is a specialized "continuation" high school within the Pittsburg Unified School District. Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, continuation schools are designed to provide a flexible and supportive environment for students who may have fallen behind in credits or who require an alternative setting to complete their high school education. The school focuses on credit recovery and personalized instruction, helping students stay on the path toward graduation by offering smaller class sizes and more individualized attention from staff.

The program at Black Diamond is tailored to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, allowing them to work at their own pace to meet graduation requirements. By emphasizing a focused, structured, and student-centered approach, the school serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that students who might otherwise struggle in a large-school environment have a viable, supported route to earning their high school diploma and preparing for future career or educational goals. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs or enrollment, interested parties can visit the district website at http://www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us.

For more information, contact Black Diamond High (Continuation) at (925) 473-4480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1131 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565-5466
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BLACK DIAMOND HIGH (CONTINUATION) is a public school in Pittsburg, CA with about 221 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pittsburg Unified
Total Students:
221
Teachers:
17.58
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 221 students

Hispanic/Latino
62.4%
Black or African American
27.1%
Two or more races
3.6%
White
3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.8%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
38.5%
Male
61.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.