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Design Tech High

275 Oracle Pkwy., Redwood City, CA, 94065

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 1094 of 6840 in California

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About Design Tech High

Design Tech High is a public charter high school in Redwood City, California, for kids in grades 9 through 12. The school has about 650 students, and there is one teacher for every 17 students. This lets teachers work with each student one-on-one and teach them through projects. Design Tech High has a curriculum that focuses on STEM and design. All of its classes include technology, engineering, and creative problem-solving. The school has Advanced Placement (AP) classes and specialized electives to help students get ready for college and jobs in technology and design. Like Redwood City, the student body is diverse. About 56% of students meet grade-level standards in math, and 74% meet grade-level standards in reading. The school also helps students get ready for college by giving them tips on how to do well on standardized tests like the SAT. For families exploring the best high school in California, Design Tech High is highlighted as a choice for students interested in a STEM-focused education that emphasizes strong academic performance.

Design Tech High Contact Information

Address

275 Oracle Pkwy., Redwood City, CA, 94065

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Phone

(650) 231-2701

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 56%
Reading 74%
State average proficiency is 56% in Math and 74% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
537
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1094 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Design Tech High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 38.18%
Asian 27.93%
Hispanic 14.53%
Black 0.93%
Two+ Races 17.5%
Native Am. 0%
White
38.18%
Asian
27.93%
Hispanic
14.53%
Black
0.93%
Two+ Races
17.5%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 537
41.53%
223 Female
58.1%
312 Male

Student Population

537 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

134 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Design Tech High School in Redwood City, California, recently held a ceremony to honor students who had done well in STEM and design innovation. The school put a lot of focus on hands-on projects, coding and robotics competitions, and group engineering challenges that help kids get ready for college.

FAQ

Q1. Does Design Tech High have programs for mentoring or peer support?

Ans. Yes, students can join mentorship programs and work on projects with other students to help them grow both academically and socially.

Q2. Are there special programs in design, technology, or STEM?

Ans. Yes, the school offers STEM and design-focused classes, technology labs, and chances to learn by doing projects.

Q3. Can you get counseling for mental health, college, and career advice?

Ans. Yes, certified counselors help students get ready for the SAT, plan for college, and deal with social and emotional issues.

Q4. Do teachers tell students to get involved in community service or projects?

Ans. Yes, students can volunteer and work on projects in their own communities.

Q5. Does the school have programs for student leaders or a student council?

Ans. Yes, students can join leadership programs or student council to learn how to work with others and stay organized.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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