Serving 465 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 was 14% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7145 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock's ranking?
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is ranked #7145 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock?
465 students attend Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% 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 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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