Downtown College Preparatory

About Downtown College Preparatory

Downtown College Preparatory is a charter school located in San Jose, California. Founded in 1999, the school serves over 500 students in grades 6-12. The school’s mission is to prepare all students for college and career success by providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education.
At Downtown College Preparatory, students are challenged to think critically and develop the skills they need to succeed in college and beyond. The school offers a rigorous academic curriculum that includes core classes in English, math, science, and social studies, as well as a variety of electives. Students also have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and community service projects.
Downtown College Preparatory also provides a variety of support services to help students succeed. These include after-school tutoring, counseling, and college and career guidance. The school also offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid options to help make college more accessible to all students.
At Downtown College Preparatory, students are encouraged to take ownership of their education and to strive for academic excellence. The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment where students can grow and thrive.

Address:	1402 Monterey Hwy. San Jose, CA 95110
Phone:	(408) 271-8120
Site:	dcp.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	549 students

Overview Downtown College Preparatory

Downtown College Preparatory serves 549 students in grades 9-12.
Downtown College Preparatory placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Downtown College Preparatory

Downtown College Preparatory is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Downtown College Preparatory is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.