Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Prospects High (Alternative) 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prospects High (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Prospects High (Alternative)'s student population of 304 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
Hawks
School Motto
It is Prospects High Schools’ mission to provide students with the values, skills, and knowledge necessary to ensure lifelong learning, strong self-esteem, and responsible citizenship.
School Rankings
Prospects High (Alternative) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prospects High (Alternative) is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8209 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
18%
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prospects High (Alternative)'s ranking?
Prospects High (Alternative) is ranked #8209 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prospects High (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Prospects High (Alternative) is 55-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Prospects High (Alternative)?
304 students attend Prospects High (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Prospects High (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prospects High (Alternative)?
Prospects High (Alternative) has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Prospects High (Alternative) offer ?
Prospects High (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Prospects High (Alternative) part of?
Prospects High (Alternative) is part of Antioch Unified School District.
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