Prospects High (Alternative)

About Prospects High (Alternative)

Prospects High is an alternative school that offers a unique learning experience for students. Located in the heart of the city, Prospects High provides a safe and supportive environment for students to explore their individual talents and interests. The school offers a range of innovative programs, including career exploration, arts, and leadership development. With small class sizes and a focus on individualized instruction, Prospects High provides a personalized learning experience for each student.
The school also has a strong emphasis on community involvement. Prospects High encourages students to get involved in the local community, through volunteer opportunities and internships. Students are also given the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and drama.
At Prospects High, students are encouraged to think critically and creatively. The school offers a variety of courses in the humanities, sciences, and technology, which equip students with the skills they need to be successful in the future. With an emphasis on problem-solving and collaboration, Prospects High helps students develop the skills they need to be successful in college and beyond.

Address:	820 W. Second St. Antioch, CA 94509
Phone:	(925) 779-7490
Site:	antiochschools.net
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	289 students

Overview Prospects High (Alternative)

Prospects High (Alternative) serves 289 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Prospects High (Alternative) 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 ≤20% (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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Prospects High (Alternative)

Prospects High (Alternative) 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 Prospects High (Alternative) is 0.75, 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.