Design Tech High vs Hawthorne Math and Science Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 535 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
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy
Hawthorne · Charter high · Grades 9–12
567 students
| Measure | Design Tech High Redwood City, California | Hawthorne Math and Science Academy Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #177 of 1,343 | #229 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4647 of 16,910 | #5528 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 567 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.2% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| city | Redwood City | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Design Tech High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 61.1).
- •Hawthorne Math and Science Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Hawthorne Math and Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 67%).
- •Design Tech High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 83.1%).
- •Hawthorne Math and Science Academy does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 24.7).
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 Hawthorne Math and Science Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Design Tech High ranks higher (64.5 vs 61.1 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 Hawthorne Math and Science Academy?
About 535 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Design Tech High: 567. Hawthorne Math and Science Academy: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Design Tech High and Hawthorne Math and Science Academy rank in California?
Design Tech High is 177th of 1,343 and Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is 229th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).