Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, High Technical Elementary Explorer ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
33%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend High Technical Elementary Explorer?
357 students attend High Technical Elementary Explorer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of High Technical Elementary Explorer students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Technical Elementary Explorer?
High Technical Elementary Explorer has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does High Technical Elementary Explorer offer ?
High Technical Elementary Explorer offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is High Technical Elementary Explorer part of?
High Technical Elementary Explorer is part of San Diego Unified School District.
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