Downtown College Preparatory
Downtown College Preparatory
About This School
Preschool | Grades 8-12 | San Jose Unified
Downtown College Preparatory is located in San Jose, CA and is one of 52 schools in San Jose Unified School District. It is a charter school that serves 412 students in grades 8-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Downtown College Preparatory made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Downtown College Preparatory's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Downtown College Preparatory had an API growth score of 734 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Downtown College Preparatory's 2012 base score was 715 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Downtown College Preparatory had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Downtown College Preparatory's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Downtown College Preparatory made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Downtown College Preparatory's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Downtown College Preparatory had an API growth score of 734 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Downtown College Preparatory's 2012 base score was 715 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Downtown College Preparatory had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Downtown College Preparatory's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
1460 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 271-1730
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Leo The Great School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Abraham Lincoln High School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Bellarmine College Prep School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Lincoln Plus High School 0.7 miles | n/a |
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Downtown College Preparatory
Jose: I think that in the past Downtown College Prep (DCP) was breaking grounds in the charter movement, and they were living up to their mission of helping underprivilaged students. However, in recent times, they have lost sight of their goals, and this can be demonstrated by the programs they have cut. For instance, when DCP first opened its doors, it required all of its students to stay after school for mandatory tutorial. That program has been cut, and the school has suffered tremendously, and this demonstrated by the low state test scores they have recieved. I hope that DCP can get back to its core values because I was a student that graduated from their, and I want to see DCP flurish again!
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 412
48%
52%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Downtown College Preparatory had 83% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
92%
Two or More Races
3%
White
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Black
1%
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San Jose Unified District Spending
$9,391Per Pupil
The San Jose Unified spends $9,391 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about San Jose Unified District
22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Downtown College Preparatory had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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TestRating
5 out of 10
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