Black Diamond High (Continuation)

School Overview
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.
217
Total Students
17.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black Diamond High (Continuation)
Demographic Student Count
White7
Hispanic153
Black39
Asian2
Two or More13
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    153 (70.8 %)
  • Black
    39 (18.1 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (6.0 %)
  • White
    7 (3.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Pittsburg Unified
Phone: (925)473-4480
Website: http://www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 166
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 67
Grade 12 145

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Black Diamond High (Continuation)
Grade Student Count
Grade 105
Grade 1167
Grade 12145
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Black Diamond High (Continuation)
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female9041.5%
Male12658.1%
Not Specified10.4%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)