Serving 261 students in grades 9-12, Design Science Middle College High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Design Science Middle College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Design Science Middle College High School's student population of 261 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Design Science Middle College High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Design Science Middle College High School often compared to?
Design Science Middle College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bullard High School, Herbert Hoover High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Design Science Middle College High School?
The graduation rate of Design Science Middle College High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Design Science Middle College High School?
261 students attend Design Science Middle College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Design Science Middle College High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Design Science Middle College High School?
Design Science Middle College High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Design Science Middle College High School offer ?
Design Science Middle College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Design Science Middle College High School part of?
Design Science Middle College High School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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