Overview
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock is a public high serving grades 6–12 in San Jose, California. The school enrolls 202 students. It is part of the Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictDowntown College Prep - Alum Rock District
County6085
CitySan Jose
ZIP95122
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060165612827
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment202
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino89.8%
Black / African American6.3%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races1.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %78%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)