High Tech High Mesa serves 422 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Tech High Mesa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
High Tech High Mesa's student population of 422 students has grown by 313% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of High Tech High Mesa is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
39%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend High Tech High Mesa?
422 students attend High Tech High Mesa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of High Tech High Mesa students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Tech High Mesa?
High Tech High Mesa has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does High Tech High Mesa offer ?
High Tech High Mesa offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High Tech High Mesa part of?
High Tech High Mesa is part of High TECH High Mesa School District.
In what neighborhood is High Tech High Mesa located?
High Tech High Mesa is located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 26 other public schools located in Clairemont.
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