Very Good
#2044 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Downtown College Preparatory
High School · Downtown College Preparatory District · San Jose, CA
A charter high school in San Jose, CA where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1402 Monterey Hwy., San Jose, CA 95110
- Math 15% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Downtown College Preparatory score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Downtown College Preparatory 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- 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
$132,800
Median home value
$947,900
Median rent
$2,629/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
40.2%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 681 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame High School San JosePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 675 | Compare → |
| Yerba Buena HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,621 | Compare → |
| Luis Valdez Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 234 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Downtown College Preparatory District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,230NCES 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 Preparatory is listed in Downtown College Preparatory District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Downtown College Preparatory
Downtown College Preparatory is a public high school in San Jose, CA, part of Downtown College Preparatory District, serving approximately 459 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,044 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Downtown College Preparatory
What grades does Downtown College Preparatory serve?
Downtown College Preparatory serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Downtown College Preparatory?
Downtown College Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downtown College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Downtown College Preparatory is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Downtown College Preparatory rank in CA?
Downtown College Preparatory ranks #2,044 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Downtown College Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Downtown College Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Downtown College Preparatory has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Downtown College Preparatory a charter school?
Yes, Downtown College Preparatory is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Downtown College Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Downtown College Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Downtown College Preparatory?
81.3% of students at Downtown College Preparatory 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.1%
- Phone
- (408) 271-8120
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95110)
- 19,444
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 95110; 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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