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What's the most underrated thing about High Tech High Mesa that outsiders don't know?
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Enrollment
435
High
STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HIGH TECH HIGH MESA DISTRICT·NCES 060234114220
High Tech High Mesa
5331 Mt. Alifan, San Diego, CA 92111 · (619) 795-1810 · San Diego County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL435 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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
Student : Teacher
21.8:1
20 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
176 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
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
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 119 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 111 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 102 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 103 | 24% |
Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
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
Schools most like High Tech High Mesa
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Tech High Mesa this school | 435 | 40.5% | N/A |
| High Tech High North County San Marcos | 409 | 41.6% | N/A |
| Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy Vacaville | 474 | 34.2% | 58.6% |
| Rancho Campana High Camarillo | 826 | 38.1% | 75.3% |
| Lemoore Middle College High Lemoore | 255 | 39.6% | N/A |
| University Preparatory High Visalia | 253 | 37.5% | 75.3% |
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 Mesa ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 435 | #1,081 of 2,093 | #76 of 135 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.8:1 | #807 of 1,352 | #39 of 96 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.1% | #176 of 1,351 | #13 of 97 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 40.5% | #1,282 of 1,575 | #88 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 2024-25Enrollment
435
+117 (+37%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
21.8:1
was 21.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 435 | 20 | 21.8:1 | 40% (176) |
| 2023-24 | 431 | 21 | 20.5:1 | 38% (164) |
| 2022-23 | 434 | 20 | 21.7:1 | 33% (143) |
| 2020-21 | 318 | 15 | 21.2:1 | 36% (114) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for High Tech High Mesa.
About High Tech High Mesa
High Tech High Mesa is a low-enrollment high school in California, with an address in San Diego. It had 435 students in 2024-25, spanning grades 9 through 12. By comparison, high schools in California enroll about 838 students on average.
High Tech High Mesa District operates High Tech High Mesa.
About 39% of students at High Tech High Mesa are Hispanic, the largest single group. It is also 38% White, 15% Asian, 4% Black, and 3% multiracial. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 68, compared with 70 nationally.
The school lists 20 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.8:1. Compared with the 18.2:1 average for high schools in California, this school's ratio is higher. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 40% of the student body. By comparison, the figure for public schools in San Diego County is 54%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for San Diego County show that median household income comes to about $106,268, roughly 43% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. San Diego County counts 766 public schools with about 467,437 students.
The closest school to High Tech High Mesa is High Tech Middle Mesa, located less than a tenth of a mile away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of High Tech High Mesa.
Federal data place High Tech High Mesa in the City: Large locale, which means it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. NCES lists High Tech High Mesa as a charter school.
Enrollment was 435 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 318.
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San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
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- Canyon Crest AcademyHigh · 2,147 students
Nearby schools
- High Tech Middle Mesa0.0 mi · 352
- High Tech Elementary Mesa0.0 mi · 423
- Mt. Everest Academy0.4 mi · 232
- Riley/New Dawn0.5 mi · 142
- Holmes Elementary0.6 mi · 495
- Clairemont Canyons Academy0.7 mi · 318
Frequently asked questions
About High Tech High MesaWhat is the total enrollment at High Tech High Mesa?
High Tech High Mesa enrolls approximately 435 students in grades 09-12.
Is High Tech High Mesa an elementary, middle, or high school?
High Tech High Mesa is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does High Tech High Mesa have?
High Tech High Mesa employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.8:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at High Tech High Mesa?
At High Tech High Mesa, the student body is approximately 38% White, 39% Hispanic, 4% Black, 15% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees High Tech High Mesa?
High Tech High Mesa is overseen by High Tech High Mesa District in San Diego County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.