Design Technical High

Summary:

Design Technical High is a public charter high school located in Redwood City, California, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 545 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with its students performing exceptionally well on standardized tests and excelling across various academic metrics.

Design Technical High's academic performance is truly remarkable. The school ranks 66th out of 2,323 high schools in California, with 83.33% of 11th graders and end-of-course students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, and 64.57% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school's science performance is also impressive, with 58.1% of 12th graders and end-of-course students proficient or better in the CAST science assessment, compared to the statewide average of 26.73%. Design Technical High's performance is particularly noteworthy for special education and disabled students, ranking 7th and 33rd out of all California high schools, respectively.

When compared to nearby schools, Design Technical High stands out as an exceptional institution. It outperforms the larger public high schools of Sequoia High and Aragon High in academic metrics, and even surpasses the nearby charter school, Summit Preparatory Charter High, in performance. The school's success is particularly impressive when considering the challenges faced by smaller schools in the area, such as Gateway Center, Hillcrest at Youth Services Center, and Margaret J. Kemp, which tend to have lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

275 Oracle Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065

(650) 231-2701

District: Design Technical High District

SchoolDigger Rank:
66^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 23.0

Number of students: 537

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.2%

Asian:

27.9%

Two or more races:

17.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Design Technical High ranks better than 97.2% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.78. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Design Technical High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Design Technical High:

SchoolDigger ranks Design Technical High 66^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Design Technical High in the ranking list.)

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Design Technical High District:

SchoolDigger ranks Design Technical High District 26^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Design Technical High

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Rank History for all students at Design Technical High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	86.08	261^st	2133	87.8%
2022	93.69	140^th	2123	93.4%
2023	90.24	169^th	2348	92.8%
2024	95.78	66^th	2323	97.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Design Technical High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	55.17	201^st	422	52.4%
2022	77.89	92^nd	515	82.1%
2023	85.00	66^th	786	91.6%
2024	89.59	33^rd	804	95.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Design Technical High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.29	16^th	1547	99.0%
2024	98.93	7^th	1534	99.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Design Technical High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	61.80	632^nd	1937	67.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Design Technical High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	79.42	336^th	1833	81.7%
2022	95.57	79^th	1858	95.7%
2023	88.39	177^th	2118	91.6%
2024	94.23	70^th	2098	96.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Design Technical High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	95.33	43^rd	1117	96.2%
2022	97.51	33^rd	1161	97.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Design Technical High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	86.96	209^th	1880	88.9%
2022	90.58	167^th	1916	91.3%
2023	89.86	171^st	2207	92.3%
2024	95.34	78^th	2172	96.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Design Technical High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	54.77	301^st	582	48.3%
2022	79.43	110^th	581	81.1%
2023	61.84	311^th	731	57.5%
2024	75.40	162^nd	712	77.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Design Technical High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	60.88	619^th	1814	65.9%
2022	81.80	236^th	1861	87.3%
2023	80.51	240^th	2142	88.8%
2024	66.64	459^th	2125	78.4%

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Rank History for White students at Design Technical High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	69.85	342^nd	1222	72.0%
2022	82.78	162^nd	1204	86.5%
2023	68.35	330^th	1434	77.0%
2024	84.95	108^th	1406	92.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Design Technical High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	275	2	125	73	5	75	0	555
2020	282	3	131	76	4	75	0	571
2021	250	4	153	75	6	69	0	557
2022	241	5	158	71	2	81	4	562
2023	232	4	147	77	3	80	2	545
2024	205	5	150	78	3	94	2	537

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Design Technical High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	555	18.4	30.1	10.6
2020	571	n/a	n/a	8.9
2021	557	19.7	28.1	6.8
2022	562	25.3	22.2	6.8
2023	545	23.8	22.8	6.1
2024	537	23.3	23.0	8.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Design Technical High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	555	18.4	30.1	10.6
2020	571	n/a	n/a	8.9
2021	557	19.7	28.1	6.8
2022	562	25.3	22.2	6.8
2023	545	23.8	22.8	6.1
2024	537	23.3	23.0	8.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Design Technical High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 261^st of 2133 High schools	Ranks 169^th of 2348 High schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Design Technical High)	66.9	74.4	7.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Design Technical High)	47.4	55.9	8.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	555	545	1.8%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	125	147	17.6%
Hispanic	73	77	5.5%
Pacific Islander	5	3	40%
White	275	232	15.6%
Two or More Races	75	80	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.6%	6.1%	4.6%

Schools Near Design Technical High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Design Technical High	Public, Charter	9-12	275 Oracle Pkwy.	Redwood City	94065	San Mateo County	Design Technical High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 231-2701	537	23	23.0	8.2%	205 (38.2%)	5 (0.9%)	78 (14.5%)	150 (27.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	94 (17.5%)	95.8	66^th of 2323 public high schools	97.2%		90.2	169^th of 2348 public high schools	92.8%	103		58.1	58.1	83.3	83.3	64.6	64.6
Carlmont High	Public	9-12	1400 Alameda de Las Pulgas	Belmont	94002	San Mateo County	Sequoia Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 595-0210	2,360	115	20.4	8.8%	1,022 (43.3%)	33 (1.4%)	366 (15.5%)	784 (33.2%)	15 (0.6%)	11 (0.5%)	129 (5.5%)	98.1	26^th of 2323 public high schools	98.9%		98.6	20^th of 2348 public high schools	99.1%	6	73.0		73.1	87.0	87.0	74.0	74.0	$8,843
Hillsdale High	Public	9-12	3115 Del Monte St.	San Mateo	94403	San Mateo County	San Mateo Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 558-2699	1,581	86	18.2	18.7%	484 (30.6%)	18 (1.1%)	580 (36.7%)	315 (19.9%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (1.3%)	157 (9.9%)	76.7	374^th of 2323 public high schools	83.9%		81.7	301^st of 2348 public high schools	87.2%	73		39.5	39.5	65.0	65.0	37.2	37.2	$19,101
Redwood High	Public	9-12	1968 Old County Rd.	Redwood City	94063	San Mateo County	Sequoia Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 369-1411	192	15	12.9	69.8%	4 (2.1%)	5 (2.6%)	164 (85.4%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (7.8%)	2 (1.0%)	7.7	2195^th of 2323 public high schools	5.5%		9.8	2076^th of 2348 public high schools	11.6%	119	0.0	0.0	0.0	7.9	7.9	0.0	0.0	$20,001
Sequoia High	Public	9-12	1201 Brewster Ave.	Redwood City	94062	San Mateo County	Sequoia Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 367-9780	1,903	105	18.1	34.3%	604 (31.7%)	18 (0.9%)	1,116 (58.6%)	94 (4.9%)	9 (0.5%)	17 (0.9%)	45 (2.4%)	56.8	702^nd of 2323 public high schools	69.8%		76.3	394^th of 2348 public high schools	83.2%	308	30.6	6.3	27.9	53.8	53.8	28.6	28.6	$9,942
Aragon High	Public	9-12	900 Alameda de Las Pulgas	San Mateo	94402	San Mateo County	San Mateo Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 558-2999	1,686	78	21.6	14.8%	434 (25.7%)	9 (0.5%)	450 (26.7%)	569 (33.7%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (2.1%)	186 (11.0%)	93.9	99^th of 2323 public high schools	95.7%		95.8	71^st of 2348 public high schools	97.0%	28		60.6	60.6	78.2	78.2	56.9	56.9	$18,387
Gateway Center	Public	6-12	35 Tower Rd.	San Mateo	94402	San Mateo County	San Mateo County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 598-2150	14	3	5.5	64.3%	0 (0.0%)	3 (21.4%)	8 (57.1%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$44,540
Hillcrest at Youth Services Center	Public	5-12	10 Loop Rd.	San Mateo	94402	San Mateo County	San Mateo County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 312-5323	8	3	2.8		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	1 (12.5%)	2	2323^rd of 2323 public high schools	0.0%					(n/a)				0.0	0.0			$44,540
Margaret J. Kemp	Public	7-12	400 Paul Scannell Dr.	San Mateo	94402	San Mateo County	San Mateo County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 312-5235	3	1	2.5		1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$44,540
Summit Preparatory Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	890 Broadway	Redwood City	94063	San Mateo County	Summit Preparatory Charter High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 556-1110	379	18	21.3	55.1%	33 (8.7%)	3 (0.8%)	304 (80.2%)	22 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	11 (2.9%)	56	718^th of 2323 public high schools	69.1%		36	1248^th of 2348 public high schools	46.8%	530		18.8	18.8	63.6	63.6	25.5	25.5

Frequently Asked Questions about Design Technical High

What is the racial makeup of Design Technical High?

Students at Design Technical High are 38% White, 28% Asian, 18% Two or more races, 15% Hispanic.

How many students attend Design Technical High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 537 students attended Design Technical High.

Is Design Technical High a good school?

Yes! Design Technical High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 66^th of 2323 California high schools.

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