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See top schools in San JoseDowntown College Prep - Alum Rock is a public charter high school in San Jose, California, that only serves students in grades 9 through 12. As the only high school in its district, it offers about 450 students a focused college-preparatory environment with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 19:1. The school is known as one of the best for first-generation college students because it has a strong Advanced Placement program with a 52% participation rate. The campus is home to a very diverse group of people, with 99% of students being minorities and 74% of students being from low-income families. Academically, Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock says that 42% of its students are good at reading and 14% are good at math. The school is in a neighborhood where the average home price is about $1.1 million. It promotes a supportive and strong campus culture. Overall, the school is still one of the best at closing the achievement gap and getting students of all backgrounds ready for college, and it is one of the best high school in California.
New Playground Name
We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....
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Read MoreAll Grades: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
465 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
465 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock has started a new College Persistence program for seniors that includes intensive workshops on how to get financial aid and how to enroll in college for the 2026 school year. The school recently added a Robotics and Engineering elective, which lets students learn about 3D printing and competitive coding by doing them. The campus is also hosting a series of career mentorship lunches where professionals from San Jose can meet with students to talk about careers in technology and healthcare.
Q1. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?
Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.
Q2. Can students take the SAT and ACT?
Ans. Yes, Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.
Q3. What kinds of programs for careers are there?
Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.
Q4. Does Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock support professional growth?
Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.
Q5. How does Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock keep things positive?
Ans. A safe and productive learning environment is built on respect, accountability, and inclusion.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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