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High Schools in Design Technical High District

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At a glance

DistrictDesign Technical High District17^th of 1,543 California districtsFull district overview →

School

567

Students

5-star school

Top rankedDesign Technical High40^th of 2,162 California high schools

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Biggest riser

Design Technical High up 25 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The Design Technical High District in Redwood City consists of a single, highly-ranked high school, Design Technical High, serving 567 students in grades 9-12.

Design Technical High is a standout institution, consistently earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 2% of all California high schools. Its academic performance dramatically outpaces state averages, with over 90% of students proficient in English and strong results in math and science. The school also boasts a near-perfect 98.3% graduation rate and has reported a 0% dropout rate, indicating an exceptionally supportive and effective learning environment for its students.

Key factors contributing to the school's success include very low chronic absenteeism, high per-student spending that appears efficiently utilized, and its status as the sole school in a district ranked in the top 1% statewide. This concentrated model allows for focused resources and attention. For parents, this means the district offers a single, consistently excellent option for high school, characterized by rigorous academics, high student engagement, and outstanding outcomes.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	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	567	23	24.5	7.2%	232 (40.9%)	7 (1.2%)	82 (14.5%)	140 (24.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	99 (17.5%)	97.7	40^th of 2162 public high schools	98.1%		97.2	65^th of 2159 public high schools	97.0%	25	62.5	62.5	90.1	90.1	63.3	63.3

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
San Mateo Union High	0.01 mi	9	240^th
San Mateo County Office of Education	0.47 mi	6
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary	0.81 mi	7	92^nd
San Mateo-Foster City	1.08 mi	22	476^th
San Carlos Charter Learning Center District	2.03 mi	1	76^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.