Serving 389 students in grades 9-12, High Tech High Media Arts ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Tech High Media Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
High Tech High Media Arts's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High Tech High Media Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Tech High Media Arts is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4170 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
56%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Tech High Media Arts's ranking?
High Tech High Media Arts is ranked #4170 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are High Tech High Media Arts often compared to?
High Tech High Media Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Preuss School Ucsd by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Tech High Media Arts?
The graduation rate of High Tech High Media Arts is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend High Tech High Media Arts?
389 students attend High Tech High Media Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of High Tech High Media Arts students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Tech High Media Arts?
High Tech High Media Arts has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does High Tech High Media Arts offer ?
High Tech High Media Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High Tech High Media Arts part of?
High Tech High Media Arts is part of High TECH High Media Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is High Tech High Media Arts located?
High Tech High Media Arts is located in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 12 other public schools located in Point Loma.
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