High Tech LA vs Independence Continuation
High Tech LA has a higher overall rating of 6.5/10 compared to 5.9/10. High Tech LA is significantly larger with 363 students, about 3.1× the size of Independence Continuation (119). In math proficiency, High Tech LA leads at 62.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
High Tech LA
Lake Balboa, CA
6.5/10
High School9th – 12thCharter
363 students
Independence Continuation
Lake Balboa, CA
5.9/10
High School9th – 12th
119 students
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| Metric | High Tech LA | Independence Continuation |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.5 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.6 | 2.7 |
| Growth Score | 4.3 | 8.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.6% | 76.5% |
| Environment Score | 7.2 | 8.9 |
| State Rank | #4,468 of 9,557 | #5,925 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 53th | 38th |
Test Scores
| Subject | High Tech LA | Independence Continuation |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 62.0% | 10.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 92.0% | 30.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | High Tech LA | Independence Continuation |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 363 | 119 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 24.2:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.6% | 76.5% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 85–89% | 40–49% |
| District | High Tech LA District | Los Angeles Unified |
| City | Lake Balboa | Lake Balboa |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Lake Balboa (91406) | Lake Balboa (91406) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,653 | $76,653 |
| Median Home Value | $765,000 | $765,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,859 | $1,859 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 28.7% | 28.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | 18.0% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 33 min |