Excellent
#121 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Design Tech High
High School · Design Tech High District · Redwood City, CA
A charter high school in Redwood City, CA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
275 Oracle Pkwy., Redwood City, CA 94065
- Math 65% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Design Tech High score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 points since 2018, reaching 74% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Design Tech High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,120/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redwood City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$213,361
Median home value
$1,847,000
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
81%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 41 | Compare → |
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| Fusion Academy San Mateo-foster CityPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 2.0 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Design Tech High District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,734NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Design Tech High is listed in Design Tech High District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Design Tech High
Design Tech High is a public high school in Redwood City, CA, part of Design Tech High District, serving approximately 537 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #121 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Design Tech High
What grades does Design Tech High serve?
Design Tech High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Design Tech High?
Design Tech High has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Design Tech High?
The student-teacher ratio at Design Tech High is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Design Tech High rank in CA?
Design Tech High ranks #121 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Design Tech High's MySchoolScout rating?
Design Tech High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Design Tech High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Design Tech High has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Design Tech High a charter school?
Yes, Design Tech High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Design Tech High a Title I school?
No, Design Tech High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Design Tech High?
8.2% of students at Design Tech High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (650) 231-2701
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 94065)
- 11,620
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94065; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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