High Tech High Media Arts is a public charter high school in San Diego, California, United States.
Serving 340 students in grades 6-8, High Tech Middle Media Arts ranks in the bottom 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
High Tech Middle Media Arts's student population of 340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Rankings
High Tech Middle Media Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Tech Middle Media Arts is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5181 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
26%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Tech Middle Media Arts's ranking?
High Tech Middle Media Arts is ranked #5181 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are High Tech Middle Media Arts often compared to?
High Tech Middle Media Artsis often viewed alongside schools like High Tech Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend High Tech Middle Media Arts?
340 students attend High Tech Middle Media Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of High Tech Middle Media Arts students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Tech Middle Media Arts?
High Tech Middle Media Arts has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does High Tech Middle Media Arts offer ?
High Tech Middle Media Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is High Tech Middle Media Arts part of?
High Tech Middle Media Arts is part of High TECH Middle Media Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is High Tech Middle Media Arts located?
High Tech Middle 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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