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#6349 of 9,539 schools in CA
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock
High School · Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock District · San Jose, CA
A charter high school in San Jose, CA where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1400 Parkmoor Ave. Ste. 206, San Jose, CA 95126
- Math 12% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 19% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,297
Median home value
$1,195,700
Median rent
$2,544/mo
College educated
54.8%
Homeownership
34.2%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Pegasus HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 11–12 | 0.0 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Independence HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 2,368 | Compare → |
| Kipp San Jose CollegiateCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.4 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 501 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,459NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is listed in Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is a public high school in San Jose, CA, part of Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock District, serving approximately 465 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,349 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock
What grades does Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock serve?
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock?
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock?
The student-teacher ratio at Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock rank in CA?
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock ranks #6,349 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock's MySchoolScout rating?
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock a charter school?
Yes, Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock a Title I school?
No, Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock?
73.8% of students at Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (408) 942-7000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95126)
- 38,239
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95126; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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