Serving 58 students in grades 9-12, Prospect High (Continuation School) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prospect High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Prospect High (Continuation School)'s student population of 58 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prospect High (Continuation School) 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 Prospect High (Continuation School) is 0.58, 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
#1975 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prospect High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Prospect High (Continuation School) is ranked #1975 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prospect High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Prospect High (Continuation School) is 60-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Prospect High (Continuation School)?
58 students attend Prospect High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Prospect High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospect High (Continuation School)?
Prospect High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Prospect High (Continuation School) offer ?
Prospect High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Prospect High (Continuation School) part of?
Prospect High (Continuation School) is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.
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