Eastside College Preparatory School in East Palo Alto, CA prepares students underrepresented in higher education to become first-generation college students. At Eastside College Preparatory School we are committed to opening new doors for students historical At Eastside College Preparatory School we are committed to opening new doors for students historically underrepresented in higher education. Our challenging and engaging curriculum enables students to discover their intellectual strengths, sharpen their academic skills, and embrace new opportunities in a culture of learning that supports the potential of every student to enter and succeed in a four-year college and beyond. Eastside students who are the first in their families to go to college create a ripple effect, changing their own lives, the lives of their families, and the life of their community.