Top Rankings
Downtown College Preparatory School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 459 students in Downtown College Preparatory School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Downtown College Preparatory School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,369 Schools
# Students
459 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Downtown College Preparatory School District, which is ranked #1246 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1198 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
97%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
n/a
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,887 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,876 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,887
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,876
$18,396
Best Downtown College Preparatory School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downtown College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Monterey Hwy.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 271-8120
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 271-8120
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Downtown College Preparatory School District?
Downtown College Preparatory School District manages 1 public schools serving 459 students.
What is the rank of Downtown College Preparatory School District?
Downtown College Preparatory School District is ranked #1246 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Downtown College Preparatory School District?
97% of Downtown College Preparatory School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Downtown College Preparatory School District?
Downtown College Preparatory School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Downtown College Preparatory School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,876 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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