Serving 394 students in grades 9-12, High Tech High Media Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
High Tech High Media Arts's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of High Tech High Media Arts is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 84%.
How many students attend High Tech High Media Arts?
394 students attend High Tech High Media Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of High Tech High Media Arts students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 20:1, which is lower 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.
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