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:
66th of 2,323 California High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  22.8 Help
Number of students:  545

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.6%
Asian:
27.0%
Two or more races:
14.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.1% Help


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Compare Details Design Technical High ranks better than 97.2% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.78. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Design Technical High:

SchoolDigger ranks Design Technical High 66th 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 26th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.08 261st 2133 87.8%
2022 93.69 140th 2123 93.4%
2023 90.24 169th 2348 92.8%
2024 95.78 66th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.17 201st 422 52.4%
2022 77.89 92nd 515 82.1%
2023 85.00 66th 786 91.6%
2024 89.59 33rd 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 16th 1547 99.0%
2024 98.93 7th 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 632nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.42 336th 1833 81.7%
2022 95.57 79th 1858 95.7%
2023 88.39 177th 2118 91.6%
2024 94.23 70th 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 43rd 1117 96.2%
2022 97.51 33rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.96 209th 1880 88.9%
2022 90.58 167th 1916 91.3%
2023 89.86 171st 2207 92.3%
2024 95.34 78th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.77 301st 582 48.3%
2022 79.43 110th 581 81.1%
2023 61.84 311th 731 57.5%
2024 75.40 162nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.88 619th 1814 65.9%
2022 81.80 236th 1861 87.3%
2023 80.51 240th 2142 88.8%
2024 66.64 459th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.85 342nd 1222 72.0%
2022 82.78 162nd 1204 86.5%
2023 68.35 330th 1434 77.0%
2024 84.95 108th 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.

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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 American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 275 2 125 73 0 5 75 0 555
2020 282 3 131 76 0 4 75 0 571
2021 250 4 153 75 0 6 69 0 557
2022 241 5 158 71 0 2 81 4 562
2023 232 4 147 77 0 3 80 2 545

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

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

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 261st of 2133 High schoolsRanks 169th 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)66.974.4
 7.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Design Technical High)47.455.9
 8.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students555545
 1.8%
African American24
 100%
American Indian00
Asian125147
 17.6%
Hispanic7377
 5.5%
Pacific Islander53
 40%
White275232
 15.6%
Two or More Races7580
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.6%6.1%
 4.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Design Technical High

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 545 students attended Design Technical High.

Students at Design Technical High are 43% White, 27% Asian, 15% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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