Downtown College Prep (DCP), founded over two decades ago in Santa Clara County, will cease operations at its three remaining campuses due to financial struggles and diminishing enrollment. This closure signifies the end of a charter system known for serving low-income and Latino families. Previously, DCP had a notable impact on its students, achieving a significant college completion rate compared to national averages for low-income students. The school's challenges became evident last year, culminating in leadership changes and a loss of confidence among teachers.
SAN JOSE - When the school year wraps up next month, Downtown College Prep will close its three remaining campuses - a decision made by the school's board of directors that was driven by declining enrollment and financial woes.
It was very much an initiative to serve students who either did not have as much access to resources or easily fell under the radar systemically.
DCP boasts a six-year college completion rate of 54% for its alumni, compared to 14% of low-income students nationally.
Signs that DCP was in trouble became apparent last year when just months before the end of the school year DCP announced it would be closing the Alum Rock High School campus in June over declining enrollment and a budget deficit.
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