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#6355 of 9,539 schools in CA
High Tech High International
High School · High Tech High International District · San Diego, CA
A charter high school in San Diego, CA where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2861 Womble Rd., San Diego, CA 92106
- Math 26% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at High Tech High International score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 36% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where High Tech High International sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,209
Median home value
$1,359,000
Median rent
$2,231/mo
College educated
62.7%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Tech HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| High Tech High Media ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| The Rock AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Banyan Tree Foundations AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 7–12 | 0.4 mi | 32 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
High Tech High International District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,078NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
High Tech High International is listed in High Tech High International District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High Tech High International
High Tech High International is a public high school in San Diego, CA, part of High Tech High International District, serving approximately 386 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,355 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High Tech High International
What grades does High Tech High International serve?
High Tech High International serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend High Tech High International?
High Tech High International has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Tech High International?
The student-teacher ratio at High Tech High International is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High Tech High International rank in CA?
High Tech High International ranks #6,355 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is High Tech High International's MySchoolScout rating?
High Tech High International has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at High Tech High International?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High Tech High International has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is High Tech High International a charter school?
Yes, High Tech High International is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is High Tech High International a Title I school?
No, High Tech High International is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High Tech High International?
39.9% of students at High Tech High International qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (619) 398-4900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 92106)
- 20,863
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92106; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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