Serving 614 students in grades 6-12, Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock's student population of 614 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
614 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock 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 Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is 0.22, which is less 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
#2839 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock's ranking?
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is ranked #2839 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock?
The graduation rate of Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock?
614 students attend Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock?
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock offer ?
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock part of?
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is part of Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock School District.
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Last Day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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