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#3403 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 36% in state

High Tech La

High School · High Tech La District · Lake Balboa, CA

A charter high school in Lake Balboa, CA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

17111 Victory Blvd., Lake Balboa, CA 91406

  • Math 46% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 74% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-3.04 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+18 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.8 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.2:1
District spending per student$16,864
Chronic Absenteeism6.6%

Students at High Tech La score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency74%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 60% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where High Tech La 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 Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 50Good Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,653

Median home value

$765,000

Median rent

$1,859/mo

College educated

28.7%

Homeownership

39.4%

Poverty rate

18%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Magnolia Science Academy 2Charter · enrollment unverified4.66–120.0 mi532Compare →
Birmingham Community Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified8.29–120.1 mi3,090Compare →
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications MagnetEnrollment path unverified7.39–120.3 mi224Compare →
Independence ContinuationEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.3 mi119Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

High Tech La District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$16,864NCES 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 La is listed in High Tech LA District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About High Tech La

High Tech La is a public high school in Lake Balboa, CA, part of High Tech La District, serving approximately 363 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,403 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about High Tech La

What grades does High Tech La serve?

High Tech La serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend High Tech La?

High Tech La has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at High Tech La?

The student-teacher ratio at High Tech La is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does High Tech La rank in CA?

High Tech La ranks #3,403 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is High Tech La's MySchoolScout rating?

High Tech La has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 La?

Based on loaded state assessment records, High Tech La has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is High Tech La a charter school?

Yes, High Tech La is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is High Tech La a Title I school?

No, High Tech La is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High Tech La?

49.6% of students at High Tech La 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
363
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.6%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 91406)
52,661
Area average commute
33.1 min
Area median age
37
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 91406; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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