Serving 529 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock's student population of 529 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6419 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
90%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
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 #6419 out of 9,602 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock?
The graduation rate of Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock?
529 students attend Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% 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 35:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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