High Tech High Media Arts

2230 Truxtun Rd., Third Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
7/
10
Top 50%
High Tech High Media Arts is a public charter high school in San Diego, California, United States.
Serving 384 students in grades 9-12, High Tech High Media Arts ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

High Tech High Media Arts's student population of 384 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2005

School Rankings

High Tech High Media Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Tech High Media Arts is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3106 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
25-29%
34%
65-69%
47%
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Tech High Media Arts's ranking?
High Tech High Media Arts is ranked #3106 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are High Tech High Media Arts often compared to?
High Tech High Media Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Preuss School Ucsd by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 Media Arts?
The graduation rate of High Tech High Media Arts is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend High Tech High Media Arts?
384 students attend High Tech High Media Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of High Tech High Media Arts students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Tech High Media Arts?
High Tech High Media Arts has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does High Tech High Media Arts offer ?
High Tech High Media Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High Tech High Media Arts part of?
High Tech High Media Arts is part of High TECH High Media Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is High Tech High Media Arts located?
High Tech High Media Arts 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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