Top Rankings
High TECH High Mesa School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 431 students in High TECH High Mesa School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public School in High TECH High Mesa School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,369 Schools
# Students
431 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
High TECH High Mesa School District, which is ranked #551 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#544 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
# American Indian Students
5 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
45 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
10%
12%
# Hispanic Students
155 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
56%
# Black Students
11 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
167 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
39%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
113
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
109
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
109
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,125 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,035 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$9,125
$19,974

Spending / Student
$8,035
$18,396

Best High TECH High Mesa School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High Tech High Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5331 Mt. Alifan
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-1810
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-1810
Grades: 9-12
| 431 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to High TECH High Mesa School District?
High TECH High Mesa School District manages 1 public schools serving 431 students.
What is the rank of High TECH High Mesa School District?
High TECH High Mesa School District is ranked #551 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in High TECH High Mesa School District?
39% of High TECH High Mesa School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of High TECH High Mesa School District?
High TECH High Mesa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is High TECH High Mesa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,035 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
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