How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carlmont High | Design Tech High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Belmont, CA | Redwood City, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 567 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 24.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carlmont High | Design Tech High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,742 | $20,734 |
| District | Sequoia Union High School District | Design Tech High District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carlmont High | Design Tech High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.7% | 41.2% |
| African American | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% | 14.6% |
| Asian | 33.1% | 24.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 8.6% | 17.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carlmont High | Design Tech High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 288:1 | 141:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.5% | 19.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 22 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.