Prospects High (Alternative) serves 289 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Prospects High (Alternative) placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (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
Student Attention
School Overview
Prospects High (Alternative)'s student population of 289 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prospects High (Alternative) is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Prospects High (Alternative) is 0.75, 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
18:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
25%
5%
White
27%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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 30-34%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Prospects High (Alternative)?
289 students attend Prospects High (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Prospects High (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospects High (Alternative)?
Prospects High (Alternative) has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
School Calendar
View the Prospects High (Alternative) yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of School - It is a Minimum Day for all school sites.
June 08, 2023 (Thursday)
School Reviews
Review Prospects High (Alternative). Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
A Story of Overcoming Common Reading Difficulties
Follow the story of Sarah, a fictional character who overcame common reading difficulties with the help of the three cueing system. This blog post explores the advantages and disadvantages of the three cueing system and provides strategies for implementing it effectively.
Voucher Program Update: Florida
Many states now offer voucher programs. We look at the voucher program available in Florida.
Standardized Tests
Standardized tests have a long history in American K-12 education. We examine what standardized tests evaluate and more.
