Serving 560 students in grades 9-12, Downtown College Preparatory 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than 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 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Downtown College Preparatory's student population of 560 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Downtown College Preparatory 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 Preparatory is 0.06, 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
#3137 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Downtown College Preparatory's ranking?
Downtown College Preparatory is ranked #3137 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Downtown College Preparatory often compared to?
Downtown College Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock, Ace Charter High School, Fremont High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Downtown College Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Downtown College Preparatory is 85-89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Downtown College Preparatory?
560 students attend Downtown College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Downtown College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downtown College Preparatory?
Downtown College Preparatory has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Downtown College Preparatory offer ?
Downtown College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Downtown College Preparatory part of?
Downtown College Preparatory is part of Downtown College Preparatory School District.
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