Summary:
The Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock District contains only one high school, Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock. This school has seen a concerning decline in its performance and rankings over the past few years, going from a 3-star rating to a 1-star rating. With a four-year graduation rate of 88.0% and a dropout rate of 10.0%, the school faces significant challenges in student outcomes.
Academically, Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock struggles, with proficiency rates well below the state average across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 11th grade English Language Arts/Literacy, the school had 39.34% proficiency, compared to the state average of 55.73%. In 11th grade Mathematics, the school had only 6.67% proficiency, compared to the state average of 27.9%. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.5% further compounds these academic challenges.
Socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's struggles, as it has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (75.24%) and a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 36.2. These factors suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and provide better educational opportunities for the students of Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock.
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