Summary:
Prospects High (Alternative) is a public alternative school in Antioch, California, serving 248 students in grades K-12. The school is part of the Antioch Unified School District, which is ranked 1350 out of 1560 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Prospects High (Alternative) faces significant challenges, with low four-year graduation rates ranging from 32.3% to 59.8%, much lower than the state average of around 85%. The school also has high dropout rates, ranging from 9.4% to 30.5%, well above the state average of 10%. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, with rates more than double the state average, ranging from 42.5% to 53%. Academically, Prospects High (Alternative) students perform significantly below state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science assessments, with only 29.31% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 55.41% statewide, and just 1.67% proficient or better in Math, compared to 27.36% statewide.
Compared to nearby alternative schools like Venture (Alternative) and Briones (Alternative), Prospects High (Alternative) performs significantly worse in terms of graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. This suggests the school may face unique challenges in serving its diverse student population, which is 43.95% Hispanic, 22.58% African American, and 21.37% White, with over 70% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to these poor outcomes, such as chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage, will be crucial for improving student success at Prospects High (Alternative).
Detail:
Public, Alternative K-12
District:
Antioch Unified
SchoolDigger Rank:
1777th of 2,346 California Alternative Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,328
Student/teacher ratio: 14.6
Number of students: 248
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
44.0%
African American:
22.6%
White:
21.4%
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Two or more races:
6.5%
Asian:
5.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.4%
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