Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Prospects High (Alternative) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prospects High (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Prospects High (Alternative)'s student population of 366 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prospects High (Alternative) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prospects High (Alternative) is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2227 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
28%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prospects High (Alternative)'s ranking?
Prospects High (Alternative) is ranked #2227 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prospects High (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Prospects High (Alternative) is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Prospects High (Alternative)?
366 students attend Prospects High (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Prospects High (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospects High (Alternative)?
Prospects High (Alternative) has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Prospects High (Alternative) offer ?
Prospects High (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Prospects High (Alternative) part of?
Prospects High (Alternative) is part of Antioch Unified School District.
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