Prospects High (Alternative)

820 West Second St.
Antioch, CA 94509
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 283 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (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:

School Overview

Prospects High (Alternative)'s student population of 283 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
It is Prospects High Schools’ mission to provide students with the values, skills, and knowledge necessary to ensure lifelong learning, strong self-esteem, and responsible citizenship.

School Rankings

Prospects High (Alternative) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prospects High (Alternative) is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8209 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
34%
30-34%
47%
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
21%
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
55-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prospects High (Alternative)'s ranking?
Prospects High (Alternative) is ranked #8209 out of 9,523 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prospects High (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Prospects High (Alternative) is 55-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Prospects High (Alternative)?
283 students attend Prospects High (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Prospects High (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 15:1, which is lower 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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