Design Tech High vs Foster City Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Design Tech High
Redwood City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
567 students
Foster City Elementary
Foster City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
624 students
| Measure | Design Tech High Redwood City, California | Foster City Elementary Foster City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #177 of 1,343 | #153 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4647 of 16,910 | #3735 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 567 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.2% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 84% |
| city | Redwood City | Foster City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 64.5).
- •Foster City Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 47%).
- •Foster City Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Design Tech High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 12%).
- •Foster City Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 24.7).
- •Foster City Elementary is the larger school with 624 students compared with 567.
- •Design Tech High is a charter school while Foster City Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Design Tech High better than Foster City Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Foster City Elementary ranks higher (82.3 vs 64.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Design Tech High and Foster City Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and Foster City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Design Tech High: 567. Foster City Elementary: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Design Tech High and Foster City Elementary rank in California?
Design Tech High is 177th of 1,343 and Foster City Elementary is 153rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).