Serving 558 students in grades 9-12, High Technical High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Technical High School?
The graduation rate of High Technical High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend High Technical High School?
558 students attend High Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of High Technical High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Technical High School?
High Technical High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does High Technical High School offer ?
High Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High Technical High School part of?
High Technical High School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the High Technical High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
HTH First Day of School
August 19, 2026 (Wednesday)
HTH No School (Fall Break)
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
HTH No School (Spring Break)
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
HTH No School (Spring Break)
April 05, 2027 (Monday)
HTH First Day of Endersession
May 03, 2027 (Monday)
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