Serving 322 students in grades 6-8, High Technical Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% 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 6-8
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)57%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
43%
55%
Black
10%
5%
White
30%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend High Technical Middle School?
322 students attend High Technical Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of High Technical Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Technical Middle School?
High Technical Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does High Technical Middle School offer ?
High Technical Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is High Technical Middle School part of?
High Technical Middle School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the High Technical Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
HTM: Fall Break - NO SCHOOL
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
HTM: Spring Break- NO SCHOOL
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
HTM: Last Day of School
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
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