High Tech Los Angeles, or HTLA is an American charter high school located in Lake Balboa, CA, in the San Fernando Valley. It is located on the site of Birmingham High School, but it has its own separate buildings.
Serving 363 students in grades 9-12, High Tech La ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Tech La ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
High Tech La's student population of 363 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
High Tech La ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Tech La is 0.59, which is less 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
#1814 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
54%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
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 La's ranking?
High Tech La is ranked #1814 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are High Tech La often compared to?
High Tech Lais often viewed alongside schools like Valley Oaks Center For Enriched Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Tech La?
The graduation rate of High Tech La is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend High Tech La?
363 students attend High Tech La.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of High Tech La students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Tech La?
High Tech La has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does High Tech La offer ?
High Tech La offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High Tech La part of?
High Tech La is part of High TECH La School District.
In what neighborhood is High Tech La located?
High Tech La is located in the Lake Balboa neighborhood of Van Nuys, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Lake Balboa.
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