Serving 552 students in grades 9-12, Design Technical High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
46%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Design Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Design Technical High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Design Technical High School?
552 students attend Design Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Design Technical High School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Design Technical High School?
Design Technical High School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Design Technical High School offer ?
Design Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Design Technical High School part of?
Design Technical High School is part of San Mateo Union High School District.
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