Diamond Technology Institute

www.avci.pvusd.net

Charter School 87 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Diamond Technology Institute (DTI) is a specialized educational program situated in Watsonville, California, operating under the Pajaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD). As an alternative pathway for high school students, the institute is designed to bridge the gap between traditional secondary education and the evolving demands of the 21st-century workforce. It emphasizes a project-based learning environment where students can engage with technology-driven curricula, allowing them to earn credits in a setting that deviates from the conventional classroom structure.

The school is particularly noted for its focus on career readiness and individualized instruction. By leveraging its affiliation with the district's vocational and technical initiatives, DTI provides students with the tools to develop technical proficiencies and essential soft skills. Its mission is to support students who may benefit from a more flexible, hands-on learning experience, ultimately helping them achieve their high school diplomas while gaining a clearer vision for their future academic or professional pursuits.

Total Students

5.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Diamond Technology Institute
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	81
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
81 (93.1%)
White
4 (4.6%)
Two or More
1 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pajaro Valley Unified
Phone:	(831)728-6225
Website:	http://www.avci.pvusd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 23

Grade 10 28

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 20