- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Antioch, CA
Bidwell Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Bidwell Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060285011573
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bidwell Continuation High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Antioch · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bidwell Continuation High has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bidwell Continuation High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Antioch, CA.
School address
District: Antioch Unified · California
NCES ID 060285011573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Bidwell Continuation High grew from 135 students in 2022-23 to 154 in 2023-24 (+14.1%).
Teacher FTE held 8.3 → 8.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 060285011573 · Antioch, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
147 enr · 18.4:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Valley High (1,812 students)
Bidwell Continuation High grew from 135 students in 2022-23 to 154 in 2023-24 (+14.1%). Teacher FTE held 8.3 → 8.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bidwell Continuation High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Valley Hi
Deer Valley High
1,812 students
- Antioch High
Antioch High
1,776 students
- Park Middle
Park Middle
1,055 students
- Dallas Ranch M
Dallas Ranch Middle
795 students
- Orchard Park
Orchard Park
751 students
- This school 147
Bidwell Continuation High
147 students
What this shows Bidwell Continuation High reports 147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bidwell Continuation High compares
Bidwell Continuation High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
70.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,751
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
African American 34.7%
White 8.8%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Bidwell Continuation High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Antioch Unified reports $17,751 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bidwell Continuation High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Antioch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dallas Ranch Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Park | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bidwell Continuation High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Antioch
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Deer Valley High
Standard public school
1,812 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Antioch High
Standard public school
1,776 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Dozier-Libbey Medical High
Alternative education program
681 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Live Oak High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
130 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~147 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bidwell Continuation High
How many students attend Bidwell Continuation High?
Bidwell Continuation High has 147 students enrolled. It is a high school in Antioch, CA. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 154 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bidwell Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bidwell Continuation High is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bidwell Continuation High?
76.3% of students at Bidwell Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bidwell Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Bidwell Continuation High is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment, in Antioch, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bidwell Continuation High?
Bidwell Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bidwell Continuation High rank among high schools in Antioch?
By Resource Investment Index, Bidwell Continuation High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Antioch, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Antioch on the city page.
What other schools are in Antioch Unified?
Besides Bidwell Continuation High, Antioch Unified also operates Deer Valley High (1,812 students), Antioch High (1,776 students), and Park Middle (1,055 students). See the Antioch Unified district page for the complete list.