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Preuss School Ucsd vs. High Tech High Media Arts

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School Overview

School
Preuss School Ucsd
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
High Tech High Media Arts
2230 Truxtun Rd., Third Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Preuss School Ucsd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

High Tech High Media Arts 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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 849 students in grades 6-12, Preuss School Ucsd ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 384 students in grades 9-12, High Tech High Media Arts 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
849 students
384 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Preuss School Ucsd over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at High Tech High Media Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at High Tech High Media Arts.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Preuss School Ucsd over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at High Tech High Media Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Preuss School Ucsd with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Preuss School Ucsd 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 High Tech High Media Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the High TECH High Media Arts 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

#2559 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#4170 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Preuss School Ucsd, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of High Tech High Media Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in CA)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Preuss School Ucsd who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Preuss School Ucsd School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High Tech High Media Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the High TECH High Media Arts School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 30% in CA)
65-69%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Preuss School Ucsd who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Preuss School Ucsd School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High Tech High Media Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the High TECH High Media Arts School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Top 50% in CA)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Preuss School Ucsd with the average graduation rate observed in the Preuss School Ucsd School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of High Tech High Media Arts with the average graduation rate observed in the High TECH High Media Arts School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Preuss School Ucsd by grade.
This chart displays the students of High Tech High Media Arts by grade.
Grade 6 Students
122
-
Grade 7 Students
122
-
Grade 8 Students
124
-
Grade 9 Students
123
92
Grade 10 Students
122
96
Grade 11 Students
120
104
Grade 12 Students
116
92

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at High Tech High Media Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the High TECH High Media Arts School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
17%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Preuss School Ucsd, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Preuss School Ucsd 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 High Tech High Media Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the High TECH High Media Arts School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
57%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Preuss School Ucsd, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Preuss School Ucsd 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 High Tech High Media Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the High TECH High Media Arts School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
22%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Preuss School Ucsd, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Preuss School Ucsd 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 High Tech High Media Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the High TECH High Media Arts School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Preuss School Ucsd, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Preuss School Ucsd 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 High Tech High Media Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the High TECH High Media Arts School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Preuss School Ucsd, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Preuss School Ucsd 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 High Tech High Media Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the High TECH High Media Arts School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Preuss School Ucsd, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Preuss School Ucsd 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 High Tech High Media Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the High TECH High Media Arts 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
81%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Preuss School Ucsd, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Preuss School Ucsd 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 High Tech High Media Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the High TECH High Media Arts 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
9%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Preuss School Ucsd, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Preuss School Ucsd 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 High Tech High Media Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the High TECH High Media Arts 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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