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#6540 of 9,539 schools in CA
High Tech High Mesa
High School · High Tech High Mesa District · San Diego, CA
A charter high school in San Diego, CA where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2861 Womble Rd., San Diego, CA 92106
- Math 41% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at High Tech High Mesa score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where High Tech High Mesa 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Everest AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Riley/new DawnEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Scy High (southern California Yeshiva High School)Private · tuition | 6.1private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Southern California Yeshiva High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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 Mesa District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,157NCES 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 Mesa is listed in High Tech High Mesa District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High Tech High Mesa
High Tech High Mesa is a public high school in San Diego, CA, part of High Tech High Mesa District, serving approximately 431 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,540 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High Tech High Mesa
What grades does High Tech High Mesa serve?
High Tech High Mesa serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend High Tech High Mesa?
High Tech High Mesa has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Tech High Mesa?
The student-teacher ratio at High Tech High Mesa is 20.5:1. 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 Mesa rank in CA?
High Tech High Mesa ranks #6,540 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is High Tech High Mesa's MySchoolScout rating?
High Tech High Mesa has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Mesa?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High Tech High Mesa has 41% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Is High Tech High Mesa a charter school?
Yes, High Tech High Mesa 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 Mesa a Title I school?
No, High Tech High Mesa is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High Tech High Mesa?
38.1% of students at High Tech High Mesa 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
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (619) 795-1810
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 2024 CAASPP; directory SY 2023–24
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