High Technical La (Closed 2023)

Serving 394 students in grades 9-12, High Technical La ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% 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
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(17-18)
60-64%
39%
(17-18)
90-94%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
21:1
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
42%
20%
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
58%
0.69
(17-18)
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Technical La?
The graduation rate of High Technical La is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend High Technical La?
394 students attend High Technical La.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of High Technical La students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Technical La?
High Technical La has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does High Technical La offer ?
High Technical La offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High Technical La part of?
High Technical La is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

School Calendar

View the High Technical La yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of School - Spring Semester
January 12, 2027 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School
March 22, 2027 (Monday)

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