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 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2008–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
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
Showing 2008–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
56%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
20%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
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.
School Calendar
View the High Technical Elementary Explorer yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
HTeX No School - Spring Break
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
HTeX No School - Spring Break
April 05, 2027 (Monday)
HTeX Students Return from Spring Break @ 8:15 am
April 13, 2027 (Tuesday)
HTeX Last Day of School Dismissal
June 10, 2027 (Thursday)
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