Enrollment
250
Middle
STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HIGH TECH LA MIDDLE DISTRICT·NCES 060178714225
High Tech LA Middle
5041 Sunnyslope Ave., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 · (818) 583-6229 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL250 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
22.6:1
11 FTE teachers
STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
193 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 93 | 37% |
| Grade 7 | 84 | 34% |
| Grade 8 | 73 | 29% |
Student demographics
25%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 LA Middle
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Tech LA Middle this school | 250 | 77.2% | N/A |
| Woodrow Wallace Middle Lake Isabella | 269 | 81.4% | 21.2% |
| Paradise Junior High Paradise | 197 | 70.6% | 25.1% |
| Oak Creek Intermediate Oakhurst | 187 | 74.3% | 27.6% |
| Foothill Intermediate Marysville | 237 | 65.0% | 34.8% |
| Modoc Middle Alturas | 172 | 65.7% | 25.3% |
Matched among California middle 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 LA Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 250 | #1,243 of 1,377 | #295 of 317 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.6:1 | #922 of 1,279 | #191 of 301 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.2% | #997 of 1,278 | #186 of 301 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 77.2% | #599 of 1,329 | #197 of 312 |
Ranked against other public middle 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
250
+37 (+17%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
22.6:1
was 35.5:1
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 | 250 | 11 | 22.6:1 | 77% (193) |
| 2023-24 | 244 | 11 | 22.1:1 | 44% (107) |
| 2022-23 | 235 | 10.2 | 23.1:1 | 51% (121) |
| 2020-21 | 213 | 6 | 35.5:1 | 44% (94) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for High Tech LA Middle.
About High Tech LA Middle
High Tech LA Middle is a small middle school in Sherman Oaks, California, administered by High Tech LA Middle District. The school's 250 students are in grades 6 through 8. Statewide, middle schools in California average about 659 students each.
High Tech LA Middle is run by High Tech LA Middle District.
White students are the large majority at High Tech LA Middle, with 86% of enrollment. The remaining shares are 9% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. Census estimates put the White share of Los Angeles County's population at about 31%. High Tech LA Middle has a diversity index of 25%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
High Tech LA Middle's 11 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 22.6:1. For comparison, middle schools in California average 20.7:1. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 77%.
Los Angeles County has about 9,808,667 residents, and median household income is about $90,112, about 36% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 2,244 public schools in Los Angeles County, with a combined enrollment of about 1,265,907.
The shortest distance from High Tech LA Middle to another public school is less than a tenth of a mile, to Louis Armstrong Middle. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
Locale: City: Large. In NCES terms, the school is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. High Tech LA Middle is a charter school, a type of public school that operates under a charter.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 17%, from 213 to 250. The number of students per teacher fell from 35.5 to 22.6 over 4 years.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for High Tech LA Middle covering things like enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sherman Oaks
- Louis Armstrong MiddleMiddle · 1,174 students
- Dixie Canyon Community CharterElementary · 635 students
- Sherman Oaks Elementary CharterElementary · 511 students
- Chandler ElementaryElementary · 450 students
- Riverside Drive CharterElementary · 392 students
- Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter MidMiddle · 85 students
Nearby schools
- Louis Armstrong Middle0.0 mi · 1,174
- Chandler Elementary0.7 mi · 450
- Riverside Drive Charter0.7 mi · 392
- Dixie Canyon Community Charter1.1 mi · 635
- Jack London Continuation1.2 mi · 62
- Jack London Community Day1.2 mi · 23
Frequently asked questions
About High Tech LA MiddleHow large is High Tech LA Middle?
High Tech LA Middle enrolls approximately 250 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does High Tech LA Middle serve?
High Tech LA Middle serves grades 06-08.
How many teachers does High Tech LA Middle have?
High Tech LA Middle employs 11 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.6:1.
What is the student diversity at High Tech LA Middle?
Student demographics at High Tech LA Middle are roughly 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is High Tech LA Middle in?
High Tech LA Middle is part of High Tech LA Middle District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.