Serving 334 students in grades 6-8, High Tech Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Tech Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
High Tech Middle School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High Tech Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Tech Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4964 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Tech Middle School's ranking?
High Tech Middle School is ranked #4964 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are High Tech Middle School often compared to?
High Tech Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High Tech Middle Media Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend High Tech Middle School?
334 students attend High Tech Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of High Tech Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Tech Middle School?
High Tech Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does High Tech Middle School offer ?
High Tech Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is High Tech Middle School part of?
High Tech Middle School is part of High TECH Middle School District.
In what neighborhood is High Tech Middle School located?
High Tech Middle School 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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