Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock

Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock sits in the heart of San Jose's Alum Rock neighborhood, a tight-knit, predominantly Latino community on the city's east side with a strong sense of cultural identity and deep roots. As a charter school serving grades 6–12, DCP has built its reputation around college access for first-generation students, so families who are motivated by that mission and want a school that takes the long view on their child's future will find a lot to connect with here. The academics are still developing by the numbers, but the school's focus on persistence and college-readiness gives it a distinct purpose that resonates with families in this working-class corner of San Jose.