Serving 394 students in grades 9-12, High Technical La ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)90-94%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
34%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
42%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Technical La?
The graduation rate of High Technical La is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend High Technical La?
394 students attend High Technical La.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of High Technical La students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Technical La?
High Technical La has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does High Technical La offer ?
High Technical La offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High Technical La part of?
High Technical La is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the High Technical La yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break (No School) (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (No School) (Events)
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
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