Top Rankings
High TECH High Mesa School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 431 students in High TECH High Mesa School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public School in High TECH High Mesa School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,369 Schools
# Students
431 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
High TECH High Mesa School District, which is ranked #546 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#519 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
10%
12%
% Hispanic
36%
56%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
39%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,125 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,035 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,125
$19,974
Spending / Student
$8,035
$18,396
Best High TECH High Mesa School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High Tech High Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5331 Mt. Alifan
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-1810
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 795-1810
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to High TECH High Mesa School District?
High TECH High Mesa School District manages 1 public schools serving 431 students.
What is the rank of High TECH High Mesa School District?
High TECH High Mesa School District is ranked #546 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in High TECH High Mesa School District?
39% of High TECH High Mesa School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 School District?
High TECH High Mesa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is High TECH High Mesa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,035 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
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