School Overview
Prospect High School, located on Santa Barbara Road in Pleasant Hill, California, operates as a continuation school within the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Designed as an alternative to the traditional high school experience, the campus focuses on providing a personalized, flexible learning environment for students who may need extra support to meet graduation requirements or who have struggled in conventional academic settings. By offering a smaller student-to-teacher ratio and a specialized curriculum, the school aims to help students regain academic momentum, earn necessary credits, and successfully move toward a high school diploma.

The school emphasizes a supportive culture that prioritizes credit recovery, social-emotional development, and career readiness. Because it is part of the larger Mt. Diablo Unified system, Prospect High provides students with a pathway to remain connected to the district's broader educational standards while benefiting from the unique instructional model that a continuation school provides. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital bridge for students, offering the resources and structure necessary to overcome challenges and reach their post-secondary goals.
66
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prospect High (Continuation)
Demographic Student Count
White12
Hispanic39
Black3
Asian5
Two or More6
  • Hispanic
    39 (60.0 %)
  • White
    12 (18.5 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (9.2 %)
  • Asian
    5 (7.7 %)
  • Black
    3 (4.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Mt. Diablo Unified
Phone: (925)682-8000
Website: http://prospect.mdusd.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 66
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Grade 11 29
Grade 12 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prospect High (Continuation)
Grade Student Count
Grade 1129
Grade 1237
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prospect High (Continuation)
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2131.8%
Male4466.7%
Not Specified11.5%
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