Diamond Technology Institute

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Diamond Technology Institute ranks 398 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Diamond Technology Institute is a public charter high school located in Watsonville, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 83 students. The school is part of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, which is ranked 1237 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Diamond Technology Institute consistently outperforms the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and the state of California in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 66.67% of Diamond Technology Institute's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 36.98% for the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and 55.73% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in the Hispanic student subgroup, ranking 184 out of 2,125 California high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 5-star rating. Diamond Technology Institute also excels in serving students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 181 out of 2,235 California high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 5-star rating. Additionally, the school has consistently maintained high graduation rates, reaching 100% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly outperforming the Pajaro Valley Unified School District (86.7%) and the state average.

When comparing Diamond Technology Institute to nearby schools within the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, such as Aptos High, Pajaro Valley High, and Watsonville High, Diamond Technology Institute consistently outperforms these schools in academic performance and graduation rates. When looking at schools outside the district, such as Soquel High and North Monterey County High, the comparison is more mixed, with Soquel High performing at a similar or slightly higher level in some areas, while North Monterey County High lags behind Diamond Technology Institute in academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

112 Diamond Dr.
Watsonville, CA 95076-3184

(831) 728-6225

District: Pajaro Valley Unified

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

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 83

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

89.2%

White:

6.0%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Diamond Technology Institute ranks better than 82.9% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.11. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Diamond Technology Institute 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.2%), White (6%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Diamond Technology Institute is 16.2, which is the 3^rd best among 6 high schools in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Diamond Technology Institute employs 5.1 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Diamond Technology Institute:

SchoolDigger ranks Diamond Technology Institute 398^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Diamond Technology Institute in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Pajaro Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Pajaro Valley Unified 1237^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Diamond Technology Institute

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Rank History for all students at Diamond Technology Institute

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	14.65	1481^st	1653	10.4%
2005	20.75	1366^th	1901	28.1%
2006	18.44	1495^th	1968	24.0%
2007	17.00	1638^th	2063	20.6%
2008	29.30	1193^rd	2117	43.6%
2009	24.68	1640^th	2238	26.7%
2010	16.65	1754^th	2281	23.1%
2011	17.56	1731^st	2367	26.9%
2012	20.87	1582^nd	2354	32.8%
2013	16.45	1805^th	2426	25.6%
2015	10.88	1773^rd	1994	11.1%
2018	59.98	800^th	2017	60.3%
2019	58.06	792^nd	2133	62.9%
2021	88.42	152^nd	1290	88.2%
2022	52.54	874^th	2123	58.8%
2023	84.99	238^th	2348	89.9%
2024	75.11	398^th	2323	82.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Diamond Technology Institute

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	60.51	707^th	1862	62.0%
2019	67.04	516^th	1937	73.4%
2023	91.84	127^th	2247	94.3%
2024	86.21	181^st	2235	91.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Diamond Technology Institute

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	77.66	343^rd	2172	84.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Diamond Technology Institute

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	70.63	475^th	1742	72.7%
2019	61.97	593^rd	1814	67.3%
2022	44.88	959^th	1861	48.5%
2023	85.43	166^th	2142	92.3%
2024	83.93	184^th	2125	91.3%

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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 Diamond Technology Institute

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	10	0	0	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	55
2001	10	1	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
2002	4	2	0	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	46
2003	4	2	0	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	46
2004	3	1	0	70	0	n/a	n/a	0	74
2005	5	0	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	41
2006	8	0	0	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	57
2007	7	0	0	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	48
2008	3	n/a	n/a	46	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	49
2009	2	0	0	51	0	0	0	0	53
2010	2	0	0	61	0	0	0	0	63
2011	1	0	0	55	0	0	0	0	56
2012	1	0	0	59	0	0	1	0	61
2013	2	0	0	69	0	0	0	0	71
2014	3	0	0	75	0	0	0	0	78
2015	6	0	0	54	0	0	0	0	60
2016	3	0	0	47	0	0	0	0	50
2017	7	1	1	57	0	0	0	0	66
2018	6	1	1	58	0	0	0	0	66
2019	11	1	3	60	0	0	0	0	75
2020	10	0	2	62	0	0	0	0	74
2021	7	0	4	49	0	0	0	0	60
2022	10	0	3	57	0	0	1	0	71
2023	7	0	1	72	0	0	2	1	83
2024	5	0	1	74	1	0	2	0	83

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 Diamond Technology Institute

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	55	3.5	15.7	0
2001	45	3.8	11.8	6.7
2002	46	2.8	16.4	0
2003	46	2.8	16.4	0
2004	74	5.0	14.8	1.4
2005	41	3.8	10.8	41.5
2006	57	2.7	21.1	63.2
2007	48	1.0	48.0	64.6
2008	49	6.0	8.2	91.8
2009	53	5.0	8.8	94.3
2010	63	5.0	12.6	82.5
2011	56	n/a	n/a	76.8
2012	61	4.0	15.2	n/a
2013	71	4.0	17.7	90.1
2014	78	4.8	16.2	94.9
2015	60	4.0	15.0	90
2016	50	4.0	12.5	86
2017	66	4.0	16.5	33.3
2018	66	4.0	16.5	87.9
2019	75	5.0	15.0	89.3
2020	74	n/a	n/a	83.8
2021	60	5.0	12.0	66.7
2022	71	5.0	14.2	77.5
2023	83	5.1	16.2	75.9
2024	83	5.1	16.2	74.7

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 Diamond Technology Institute

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	55	3.5	15.7	0
2001	45	3.8	11.8	6.7
2002	46	2.8	16.4	0
2003	46	2.8	16.4	0
2004	74	5.0	14.8	1.4
2005	41	3.8	10.8	41.5
2006	57	2.7	21.1	63.2
2007	48	1.0	48.0	64.6
2008	49	6.0	8.2	91.8
2009	53	5.0	8.8	94.3
2010	63	5.0	12.6	82.5
2011	56	n/a	n/a	76.8
2012	61	4.0	15.2	n/a
2013	71	4.0	17.7	90.1
2014	78	4.8	16.2	94.9
2015	60	4.0	15.0	90
2016	50	4.0	12.5	86
2017	66	4.0	16.5	33.3
2018	66	4.0	16.5	87.9
2019	75	5.0	15.0	89.3
2020	74	n/a	n/a	83.8
2021	60	5.0	12.0	66.7
2022	71	5.0	14.2	77.5
2023	83	5.1	16.2	75.9
2024	83	5.1	16.2	74.7

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 Diamond Technology Institute

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 792^nd of 2133 High schools	Ranks 238^th of 2348 High schools	27%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Diamond Technology Institute)	61.1	80	18.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pajaro Valley Unified)	45.9	38.4	7.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Diamond Technology Institute)	16.7	40	23.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pajaro Valley Unified)	20.5	14.3	6.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (Diamond Technology Institute)	27.3	45.5	18.2%
12th Grade Science (Pajaro Valley Unified)	19	18.8	0.2%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	75	83	10.7%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	60	72	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	11	7	36.4%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.3%	75.9%	13.4%

Schools Near Diamond Technology Institute

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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 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Diamond Technology Institute	Public, Charter	9-12	112 Diamond Dr.	Watsonville	95076	Santa Cruz County	Pajaro Valley Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 728-6225	83	5	16.2	74.7%	5 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (89.2%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	75.1	398^th of 2323 public high schools	82.9%		85	238^th of 2348 public high schools	89.9%	160		47.6	53.9	50.0				66.7	66.7				23.8	23.8
New School Community Day	Public	9-12	165 Harkins Slough Rd.	Watsonville	95076	Santa Cruz County	Pajaro Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 761-6140	40	4	9.9	97.5%	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	38 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.3	2281^st of 2323 public high schools	1.8%		9	2131^st of 2348 public high schools	9.2%	150		0.0		0.0				0.0	0.0				0.0	0.0
Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter	Public, Charter	12	229 Green Valley Rd.	Freedom	95019	Santa Cruz County	Santa Cruz County Office of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 466-5697	167	8	20.8	15.6%	27 (16.2%)	2 (1.2%)	136 (81.4%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pajaro Valley High	Public	9-12	500 Harkins Slough Rd.	Watsonville	95076	Santa Cruz County	Pajaro Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 728-8102	1,428	66	21.6	78.9%	20 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1,383 (96.8%)	18 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	32.6	1350^th of 2323 public high schools	41.9%		26.9	1507^th of 2348 public high schools	35.8%	157			15.6	15.6				36.7	36.7				15.0	15.0
Watsonville High	Public	9-12	250 East Beach St.	Watsonville	95076	Santa Cruz County	Pajaro Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 728-6390	2,253	97	23.3	92.7%	56 (2.5%)	3 (0.1%)	2,169 (96.3%)	17 (0.8%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	26.3	1523^rd of 2323 public high schools	34.4%		26.5	1522^nd of 2348 public high schools	35.2%	1			12.9	12.9				34.0	34.0				8.9	8.9
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	260 West Riverside Dr.	Watsonville	95076	Santa Cruz County	Ceiba College Preparatory Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 786-2100	507	28	18.2	77.5%	10 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	488 (96.3%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	39.8	1138^th of 2323 public high schools	51.0%		38.2	1198^th of 2348 public high schools	49.0%	60	4.9		1.8	3.6	29.9	38.6	35.4	69.5	41.1	28.7	47.7	17.1	20.7	29.5
Renaissance High Continuation	Public	9-12	11 Spring Valley Rd.	La Selva Beach	95076	Santa Cruz County	Pajaro Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 728-6344	122	15	8.0	91.8%	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	119 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.8	2111^th of 2323 public high schools	9.1%		10.7	2014^th of 2348 public high schools	14.2%	97		1.6	4.3	2.7				5.4	5.4				0.0	0.0
Aptos High	Public	9-12	100 Mariner Way	Aptos	95003	Santa Cruz County	Pajaro Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 728-7832	1,316	61	21.7	46.2%	580 (44.1%)	6 (0.5%)	633 (48.1%)	31 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	58 (4.4%)	64.2	559^th of 2323 public high schools	75.9%		67.7	513^th of 2348 public high schools	78.2%	46			30.4	30.4				51.8	51.8				35.7	35.7
Delta Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	6500 Soquel Dr. Bldg. 1190	Aptos	95003	Santa Cruz County	Santa Cruz City High	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 477-5212	116	9	13.0	38.8%	71 (61.2%)	2 (1.7%)	35 (30.2%)	2 (1.7%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	24.3	1571^st of 2323 public high schools	32.4%		22.9	1624^th of 2348 public high schools	30.8%	53			14.6	14.6				27.0	27.0				7.9	7.9
North Monterey County High	Public	9-12	13990 Castroville Blvd.	Castroville	95012	Monterey County	North Monterey County Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 633-5221	1,284	64	19.9	85.4%	89 (6.9%)	3 (0.2%)	1,171 (91.2%)	12 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.5%)	40.5	1117^th of 2323 public high schools	51.9%		36	1250^th of 2348 public high schools	46.8%	133		23.0		22.7				51.8	51.8				8.5	8.5	$10,527

Frequently Asked Questions about Diamond Technology Institute

Is Diamond Technology Institute a good school?

Diamond Technology Institute ranks 398^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Diamond Technology Institute?

Students at Diamond Technology Institute are 89% Hispanic, 6% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Diamond Technology Institute?

In the 2023-24 school year, 83 students attended Diamond Technology Institute.

What district is Diamond Technology Institute in?

Pajaro Valley Unified

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