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High Tech High Mesa vs. Kavod Charter

Should you attend High Tech High Mesa or Kavod Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
High Tech High Mesa
5331 Mt. Alifan
San Diego, CA 92106
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Kavod Charter
6991 Balboa Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

High Tech High Mesa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Kavod Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 431 students in grades 9-12, High Tech High Mesa ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kavod Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
K-8
Total Students
431 students
399 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at High Tech High Mesa over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kavod Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at High Tech High Mesa.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kavod Charter.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at High Tech High Mesa over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kavod Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at High Tech High Mesa with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the High Technology High Mesa School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kavod Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kavod Charter School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3106 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#1615 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of High Tech High Mesa, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kavod Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
55%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High Tech High Mesa who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the High Technology High Mesa School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kavod Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kavod Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kavod Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kavod Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kavod Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kavod Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of High Tech High Mesa with the average graduation rate observed in the High Technology High Mesa School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of High Tech High Mesa by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kavod Charter by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
62
Grade 1 Students
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44
Grade 2 Students
-
53
Grade 3 Students
-
37
Grade 4 Students
-
49
Grade 5 Students
-
43
Grade 6 Students
-
39
Grade 7 Students
-
43
Grade 8 Students
-
29
Grade 9 Students
113
-
Grade 10 Students
109
-
Grade 11 Students
109
-
Grade 12 Students
100
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at High Tech High Mesa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the High Technology High Mesa School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Asian
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at High Tech High Mesa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the High Technology High Mesa School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kavod Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kavod Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at High Tech High Mesa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the High Technology High Mesa School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kavod Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kavod Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at High Tech High Mesa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the High Technology High Mesa School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kavod Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kavod Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
39%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at High Tech High Mesa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the High Technology High Mesa School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kavod Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kavod Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at High Tech High Mesa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the High Technology High Mesa School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kavod Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kavod Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of High Tech High Mesa, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the High Technology High Mesa School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kavod Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kavod Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at High Tech High Mesa, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the High Technology High Mesa School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kavod Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kavod Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at High Tech High Mesa, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the High Technology High Mesa School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kavod Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kavod Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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