Design Tech High vs Leadership Public Schools - Hayward
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 19 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
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward
Hayward · Charter high · Grades 9–12
573 students
| Measure | Design Tech High Redwood City, California | Leadership Public Schools - Hayward Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #177 of 1,343 | #481 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4647 of 16,910 | #9688 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 567 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.2% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Redwood City | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Design Tech High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 45.0).
- •Design Tech High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Design Tech High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Design Tech High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 52.4%).
- •Design Tech High does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 26.0).
- •Leadership Public Schools - Hayward is the larger school with 573 students compared with 567.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Design Tech High better than Leadership Public Schools - Hayward?
On the Success Index (US), Design Tech High ranks higher (64.5 vs 45.0 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 Leadership Public Schools - Hayward?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Design Tech High: 567. Leadership Public Schools - Hayward: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Design Tech High and Leadership Public Schools - Hayward rank in California?
Design Tech High is 177th of 1,343 and Leadership Public Schools - Hayward is 481st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).