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San Diego Unified School District

High Tech High International

#8 in Best Charter High Schools in San Diego Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • 9-12
  • San Diego, CA
  • 163 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C+
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      C
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    High Tech High International is a highly rated, public, charter school located in San Diego, CA. It has 407 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 82% in reading.
    Address
    2855 Farragut Rd
    San Diego, CA 92106
    Telephone
    (619) 243-5014
    Website
    hightechhigh.org/hthi
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    High Tech High International Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    82%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    42%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1150
    124 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    25 responses
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      C
    Median Household Income
    $93,832
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $2,029
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $735,270
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    88%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.16 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.16 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 47 responses
    Report
    • Internship
      28%
    • Advisory Olympics
      19%
    • Internship/Externship
      17%
    • Exhibitions
      15%
    • Community Meetings
      6%
    • High Tech High Village Fall Festival
      4%
    • The Halloween Dance
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    407
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    45%
    63%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.19 responses
    95%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.19 responses
    42%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.19 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    21:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $79,852
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    4%
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.24 responses
    96%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.24 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.24 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $13,540/ year
    National
    $12,239
    81%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.27 responses
    22%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.27 responses
    56%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.27 responses
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    High Tech High International Reviews

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    I feel more at home at school than I ever do at home. Students and faculty make the environment a more accepting place. Everyone here is helpful and motivating. When life is bad at home, the teachers truly care and accomodate to your home life (depending on the teacher). I'm really happy I got to have my high school experience such a comforting and supportive one, I feel very fortunate and wish that all students could go into college feeling as ready as students from High Tech High International.
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    My experience at High Tech has overall been very good. The projects I've done are engaging and I was actually interested in the disciplines we were studying. A majority of our sports teams go to CIF and Girl's Volleyball made it to the state semi-finals. I would definitely recommend outside tutoring for the SAT because we don't do a lot of test prep. People are super friendly though, and you can make friends with pretty much anyone.
    High Tech High is not like other public high schools, the teachers care and support you throughout the four years. They respect, understand and take under consideration your problems. They want to help you get into your dream school, by providing SAT practice, essay workshops, how to read finical package, communication and a supporting hand when things get ruff.