Bidwell Continuation High School in Antioch, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Bidwell Continuation High School is a suburban public school in Antioch, California that is part of Antioch Unified School District. It serves 154 students in grades 10 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.4:1. Its teachers have had 21 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 10 - 12

154 Students

10 Teachers

800 Gary Ave Ste A

Antioch, CA 94509 View local requests

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Bidwell Continuation High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mr. Wade

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Bidwell Continuation High School Demographics

78%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

83%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Bidwell Continuation High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 17, 2026

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