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Prospects High (Alternative)

820 W. Second St., Antioch, CA 94509Antioch Unified →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
248
Students
Total enrolled
$16,317
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 14% vs nat'l
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 248 students in grades KG–12 in Antioch, California.
14% above average funding
District spends $16,317 per pupil, 14% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Prospects High (Alternative) is a mid-sized other in Antioch, California, serving grades KG–12 with 248 students. The district invests $16,317 per student — 14% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Prospects High (Alternative)

248
Total Students
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
71%
Free Lunch
17
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution116 male · 132 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility71%
National avg 52% · 177 students
Student Composition
21%
44%
23%
Asian5%
White21%
Hispanic / Latino44%
Black23%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 060285009517

Academic Outcomes at Prospects High (Alternative)

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 30th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 94509

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,317Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,317
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,179
Student Support$3,100
Administration$1,958
Operations$2,448
Other$1,632
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,317 spent per student, an estimated $7,228 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
29%
State government
60.0%
Local (property tax)
28.6%
Federal programs
11.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Orchard ParkMuir (John) ElementaryMarsh ElementaryLone Tree Elementary
+11 more
↓
Middle
Park MiddleDallas Ranch MiddleAntioch MiddleBlack Diamond Middle
↓
High School
Antioch HighDeer Valley HighDozier-Libbey Medical HighLive Oak High (Continuation)
+1 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyContra Costa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAntioch Unified →
Phone: (925)779-7490
NCES ID: 060285009517
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Antioch seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Antioch Unified
High
Antioch High
1,960 students · 09–12
● 40 opp81% FRL
High
Deer Valley High
1,851 students · 09–12
71% FRL
Mid
Park Middle
996 students · 06–08
● 40 opp85% FRL
Elem
Orchard Park
716 students · KG–08
● 38 opp67% FRL
Mid
Dallas Ranch Middle
710 students · 06–08
72% FRL
High
Dozier-Libbey Medical High
699 students · 09–12
73% FRL
Mid
Antioch Middle
660 students · 06–08
● 40 opp79% FRL
Elem
Muir (John) Elementary
650 students · KG–05
● 40 opp52% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
820 W. Second St., Antioch, CA 94509
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.