Diamond Technology Institute
Tel:
(831)728-6225
- Diamond Technology Institute serves 66 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (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 <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Diamond Technology Institute places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Diamond Technology Institute's student population of 66 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 66 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Diamond Technology Institute's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Diamond Technology Institute is 0.23, which is less 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 | #2742 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 11% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pajaro Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Diamond Technology Institute is New School Community Day (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cesar E. Chavez Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is H. A. Hyde Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Watsonville H. A. Hyde Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 544 students
0.2 miles
125 Alta Vista St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831)728-6243 0.2 K-5 544 - Watsonville Starlight Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 665 students
0.2 miles
225 Hammer Dr.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831)728-6974 0.2 K-5 665 - Watsonville Cesar E. Chavez Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 646 students
0.3 miles
440 Arthur Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831)761-7699 0.3 6-8 646 - Freedom Freedom Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 652 students
0.7 miles
25 Holly Dr.
Freedom, CA 95019
(831)728-6260 0.7 K-5 652 - Watsonville New School Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 40 students
0.7 miles
165 Harkins Slough Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831)761-6140 0.7 7-12 40
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