Design Technical High School
Tel:
(650)714-2631
- Design Technical High School serves 414 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Design Technical High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Design Technical High School's student population of 414 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 414 students |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Design Technical High School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Design Technical High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 38% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
| Asian | 25% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 54% |
| White | 45% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Mateo Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Design Technical High School is Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Half Moon Bay Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 622 students
2.0 miles
490 Miramontes Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650)712-7160 2.0 K-5 622 - Half Moon Bay Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate Grades: 6-8 | 795 students
2.1 miles
498 Kelly Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650)712-7190 2.1 6-8 795 - Half Moon Bay Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 32 students
2.1 miles
498 Kelly Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650)712-7224 2.1 9-12 32 - San Bruno Peninsula High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 178 students
2.2 miles
300 Piedmont Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650)558-2499 2.2 9-12 178 - Half Moon Bay Half Moon Bay High School Grades: 9-12 | 995 students
2.8 miles
Lewis Foster Dr.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650)712-7200 2.8 9-12 995
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