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Does High Tech High have enough mental health and stress support?
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Enrollment
412
High
STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HIGH TECH HIGH DISTRICT·NCES 060175308599
High Tech High
2861 Womble Rd., San Diego, CA 92106 · (619) 243-5000 · San Diego County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL412 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
19.6:1
21 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
194 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 | 96 | 23% |
| Grade 10 | 97 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 119 | 29% |
| Grade 12 | 100 | 24% |
Student demographics
64%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
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Tech High this school | 412 | 47.1% | N/A |
| High Tech High International San Diego | 359 | 50.4% | N/A |
| High Tech High Media Arts San Diego | 355 | 43.1% | N/A |
| Career Technical Education Charter Fresno | 289 | 46.7% | N/A |
| Academy of Careers and Exploration Helendale | 285 | 45.3% | 32.1% |
| High Tech High North County San Marcos | 409 | 41.6% | 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 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 412 | #1,097 of 2,093 | #77 of 135 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.6:1 | #496 of 1,352 | #23 of 96 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.6% | #299 of 1,351 | #32 of 97 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 47.1% | #1,203 of 1,575 | #77 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
412
-115 (-22%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
19.6:1
was 32.9:1
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 | 412 | 21 | 19.6:1 | 47% (194) |
| 2023-24 | 487 | 22 | 22.1:1 | 37% (180) |
| 2022-23 | 521 | 28 | 18.6:1 | 36% (188) |
| 2020-21 | 527 | 16 | 32.9:1 | 32% (167) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for High Tech High.
About High Tech High
High Tech High is a low-enrollment high school. Its address is in San Diego, California. Classes run from 9 through 12, and the school has 412 students. Against the 838-student average for high schools in California, enrollment here is 51% lower.
The local education agency for High Tech High is High Tech High District.
Hispanic students account for 52% of enrollment at High Tech High. Other groups include 25% White, 10% Asian, 8% Black, and 3% multiracial. The county population is about 35% Hispanic. High Tech High has a diversity index of 64%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Staffing totals 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1. For comparison, high schools in California average 18.2:1. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 47%.
Census Bureau estimates for San Diego County show that median household income is 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. High Tech High is one of 766 public schools in San Diego County, which together enroll about 467,437 students.
High Tech Middle is the public school closest to High Tech High, less than a tenth of a mile away. High Tech High has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The school is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more, according to its NCES locale (City: Large). Federal records list High Tech High as a charter school.
High Tech High saw enrollment fall 22% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. The ratio was 32.9:1 in 2020-21 and 19.6:1 in 2024-25.
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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
Related schools
Other schools in San Diego
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- Canyon Crest AcademyHigh · 2,147 students
Other High Tech High schools
One other US public school is named High Tech High. High Tech High is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- High Tech High SchoolSecaucus, NJ · 790 students
Nearby schools
- High Tech Middle0.0 mi · 324
- High Tech Middle Media Arts0.1 mi · 331
- High Tech High Media Arts0.1 mi · 355
- High Tech Elementary Explorer0.1 mi · 386
- High Tech High International0.1 mi · 359
- High Tech Elementary0.2 mi · 444
Frequently asked questions
About High Tech HighWhat is the total enrollment at High Tech High?
High Tech High enrolls approximately 412 students in grades 09-12.
Is High Tech High an elementary, middle, or high school?
High Tech High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does High Tech High have?
High Tech High employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.6:1.
What is the student diversity at High Tech High?
Student demographics at High Tech High are roughly 25% White, 52% Hispanic, 8% Black, 10% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is High Tech High public or private?
High Tech High is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by High Tech High District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.