High Tech High Mesa

5331 Mt. Alifan
San Diego, CA 92106
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 434 students in grades 9-12, High Tech High Mesa ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (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 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

High Tech High Mesa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

High Tech High Mesa's student population of 434 students has grown by 325% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
434 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

High Tech High Mesa 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 Mesa is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3115 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
25-29%
33%
65-69%
47%
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
10%
12%
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Hispanic
34%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in High Tech High Mesa and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
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White
40%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of High Tech High Mesa and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in High Tech High Mesa and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in High Tech High Mesa and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Tech High Mesa's ranking?
High Tech High Mesa is ranked #3115 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Mesa?
The graduation rate of High Tech High Mesa is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend High Tech High Mesa?
434 students attend High Tech High Mesa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of High Tech High Mesa students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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?
High Tech High Mesa has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does High Tech High Mesa offer ?
High Tech High Mesa offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High Tech High Mesa part of?
High Tech High Mesa is part of High TECH High Mesa School District.
In what neighborhood is High Tech High Mesa located?
High Tech High Mesa is located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 26 other public schools located in Clairemont.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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