- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pittsburg, CA
Black Diamond High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Black Diamond High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063060007821
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Diamond High (Continuation) earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools.
- #1 of 15
- public schools in Pittsburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for California
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Diamond High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Diamond High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Pittsburg, CA.
School address
District: Pittsburg Unified · California
NCES ID 063060007821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Black Diamond High (Continuation) shrank from 217 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 063060007821 · Pittsburg, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 12.1:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburg Senior High (3,403 students)
Black Diamond High (Continuation) shrank from 217 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Black Diamond High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pittsburg Seni
Pittsburg Senior High
3,403 students
- Hillview Junio 893
Hillview Junior High
893 students
- Rancho Medanos 812
Rancho Medanos Junior High
812 students
- Martin Luther 706
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High
706 students
- Los Medanos El 665
Los Medanos Elementary
665 students
- This school 205
Black Diamond High (Continuation)
205 students
What this shows Black Diamond High (Continuation) reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Diamond High (Continuation) compares
Black Diamond High (Continuation) is a shrinking 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 44% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 7% in California - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,011
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
African American 22.4%
Two or More 4.9%
White 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Black Diamond High (Continuation) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Pittsburg Unified reports $18,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black Diamond High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillview Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Medanos Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Medanos Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Diamond High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high schools in Pittsburg
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black Diamond High (Continuation)
How many students attend Black Diamond High (Continuation)?
Black Diamond High (Continuation) has 205 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pittsburg, CA. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Diamond High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Diamond High (Continuation) is 12.1:1, which is 44% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% lower 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 Black Diamond High (Continuation)?
79.7% of students at Black Diamond High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Diamond High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Black Diamond High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Pittsburg, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Diamond High (Continuation)?
Black Diamond High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Black Diamond High (Continuation) rank among public schools in Pittsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Diamond High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Pittsburg, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pittsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pittsburg Unified?
Besides Black Diamond High (Continuation), Pittsburg Unified also operates Pittsburg Senior High (3,403 students), Hillview Junior High (893 students), and Rancho Medanos Junior High (812 students). See the Pittsburg Unified district page for the complete list.