- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Antioch, CA
Prospects High (Alternative)
Federal NCES profile for Prospects High (Alternative), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060285009517
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prospects High (Alternative) earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 28
- public schools in Antioch · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Prospects High (Alternative) has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prospects High (Alternative) ranks #5 of 28 public schools in Antioch, CA.
School address
District: Antioch Unified · California
NCES ID 060285009517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Prospects High (Alternative) grew from 248 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+14.1%).
Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 060285009517 · Antioch, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 19:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Valley High (1,812 students)
Prospects High (Alternative) grew from 248 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+14.1%). Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Prospects High (Alternative) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Valley Hi
Deer Valley High
1,812 students
- Antioch High
Antioch High
1,776 students
- Park Middle
Park Middle
1,055 students
- Dallas Ranch M
Dallas Ranch Middle
795 students
- Orchard Park
Orchard Park
751 students
- This school 304
Prospects High (Alternative)
304 students
What this shows Prospects High (Alternative) reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prospects High (Alternative) compares
Prospects High (Alternative) is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
83.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,751
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.2%
White 20.5%
African American 17.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Prospects High (Alternative) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Antioch Unified reports $17,751 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prospects High (Alternative) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Antioch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dallas Ranch Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Park | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prospects High (Alternative)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools in Antioch
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prospects High (Alternative)
How many students attend Prospects High (Alternative)?
Prospects High (Alternative) has 304 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Antioch, CA. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospects High (Alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospects High (Alternative) is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prospects High (Alternative)?
65.7% of students at Prospects High (Alternative) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prospects High (Alternative)?
The largest demographic group at Prospects High (Alternative) is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in Antioch, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prospects High (Alternative)?
Prospects High (Alternative) has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prospects High (Alternative) rank among public schools in Antioch?
By Resource Investment Index, Prospects High (Alternative) ranks #5 of 28 public schools in Antioch, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Antioch on the city page.
What other schools are in Antioch Unified?
Besides Prospects High (Alternative), Antioch Unified also operates Deer Valley High (1,812 students), Antioch High (1,776 students), and Park Middle (1,055 students). See the Antioch Unified district page for the complete list.