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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HIGH TECH HIGH INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT·NCES 060189111138

High Tech High International

2855 Farragut Rd., San Diego, CA 92106 · (619) 398-4900 · San Diego County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL359 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work

Enrollment
359
High
STATE 838
Student : Teacher
17.9:1
20 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
181 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 99426%
Grade 109426%
Grade 118825%
Grade 128323%
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
White
8423%
STATE 20% · US 43%
Hispanic
19755%
STATE 56% · US 30%
Black
226%
STATE 5% · US 15%
Asian
3510%
STATE 12% · US 6%
Two+
144%
STATE 6% · US 5%
Native American
10%
STATE 0% · US 1%
Pacific Islander
51%
STATE 0% · US 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
19755%
Female
16145%

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Schools most like High Tech High International

SchoolStudentsLow-incomeProficient
High Tech High International this school35950.4%N/A
High Tech High
San Diego
41247.1%N/A
Career Technical Education Charter
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28946.7%N/A
High Tech High Media Arts
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35543.1%N/A
Academy of Careers and Exploration
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28545.3%32.1%
Stockton Collegiate International Secondary
Stockton
46647.2%N/A
Matched among California high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.

Where High Tech High International ranks

Among high schools
MeasureThis schoolIn CaliforniaIn San Diego County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
359#1,150 of 2,093#82 of 135
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
17.9:1#283 of 1,352#13 of 96
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
62.7%#327 of 1,351#35 of 97
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
50.4%#1,166 of 1,575#72 of 112
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
359
-44 (-11%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
17.9:1
was 21.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-253592017.9:150% (181)
2023-243861722.7:140% (154)
2022-2339620.519.3:136% (141)
2020-214031921.2:135% (143)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for High Tech High International.

About High Tech High International

High Tech High International is one of the public schools in San Diego, California. It is a small high school. The school serves 359 students in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. The average among high schools in California is roughly 838 students; this school is 57% smaller than that.

The local education agency for High Tech High International is High Tech High International District.

By race and ethnicity, High Tech High International is 55% Hispanic. Other reported shares: 23% White, 10% Asian, 6% Black, and 4% multiracial. That compares with about 35% Hispanic among all San Diego County residents. High Tech High International has a diversity index of 63%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.

The school has about 17.9 students per teacher and 20 full-time-equivalent teachers. Across high schools in California, the average ratio is about 18.2:1. About 50% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch.

According to the American Community Survey, in San Diego County, median household income is about $106,268, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 43%, and about 7% of people live in poverty. A total of 766 public schools operate in San Diego County, serving about 467,437 students.

Nearest public school: High Tech Middle Media Arts, about 0.1 miles away. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.

High Tech High International falls in the City: Large locale category, used for schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. Charter status: High Tech High International is a public charter school.

Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count declined from 403 to 359. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 21.2:1; by 2024-25 it was 17.9:1.

The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for High Tech High International covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.

San Diego County at a glance

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Population
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students

Quick facts

School name
High Tech High International
District
High Tech High International District
Address
2855 Farragut Rd., San Diego, CA 92106
Phone
(619) 398-4900
County
San Diego County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
359
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Free and reduced lunch
181 (50%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
060189111138
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About High Tech High International
What is the total enrollment at High Tech High International?
High Tech High International enrolls approximately 359 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does High Tech High International serve?
High Tech High International serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Tech High International?
The student-to-teacher ratio at High Tech High International is approximately 17.9:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at High Tech High International?
At High Tech High International, the student body is approximately 23% White, 55% Hispanic, 6% Black, 10% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is High Tech High International public or private?
High Tech High International is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by High Tech High International District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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