- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hughson, CA
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060006004164
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Hughson · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 33
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Hughson, CA.
School address
District: Hughson Unified · California
NCES ID 060006004164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) shrank from 37 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 060006004164 · Hughson, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
33 enr · 75.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Hughson High (859 students)
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) shrank from 37 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hughson High
Hughson High
859 students
- Hughson Elemen
Hughson Elementary
596 students
- Emilie J. Ross
Emilie J. Ross Middle
458 students
- Fox Road Eleme 287
Fox Road Elementary
287 students
- This school 33
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)
33 students
- Valley Communi 4
Valley Community Day
4 students
What this shows Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) reports 33 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) compares
Dickens (Billy Joe) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 33 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$16,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 33 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.8%
White 18.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hughson Unified reports $16,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughson High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Hughson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Emilie J. Ross Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Fox Road Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Valley Community Day | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Similar high schools in Hughson
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.
Frequently asked questions about Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)
How many students attend Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)?
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) has 33 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hughson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), down 5.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)?
75.7% of students at Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in Hughson, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)?
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) rank among public schools in Hughson?
By Resource Investment Index, Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Hughson, 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 Hughson on the city page.
What other schools are in Hughson Unified?
Besides Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation), Hughson Unified also operates Hughson High (859 students), Hughson Elementary (596 students), and Emilie J. Ross Middle (458 students). See the Hughson Unified district page for the complete list.