Charter School

High Tech Los Angeles

#4 in Best Charter High Schools in Los Angeles Area

grade A+
Overall Grade
Public, Charter
9-12
LAKE BALBOA, CA
Rating 4.29 out of 5 175 reviews

COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

HTLA closed its campus doors on March 13, 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, after just over 12 months of being closed HTLA re-opened its campus to a small group of students on March 25th, 2021. HTLA is happy to announce that we have fully reopened to in-person instruction for all students for the 2021-2022 school year. Learn More

A+

Overall Niche Grade

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Academics
grade A
Diversity
grade A
Teachers
grade A+
College Prep
grade A
Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Administration
grade A+
Sports
grade unavailable
Food
grade B+
Resources & Facilities
grade A minus

ht-la.org

(818) 609-2686

17111 VICTORY BLVD
LAKE BALBOA, CA 91406

About High Tech Los Angeles...

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Grades

9-12

Students

369

From High Tech Los Angeles

Thank you for considering HTLA for your high school.

HTLA is a small, charter high school that has been one of the highest performing high school in Los Angeles since 2004. We are a college-prep high school. All students, all of them, take a rigorous college readiness curriculum. We believe there are many options for people after high school, but college is the most restrictive, so we work to help students get ready for college success. We use project-based learning, group projects, and extensive student presentations to help students get ready for the adult world. 80% of our 2020 graduates went to a four year college or university.

Our faculty emphasizes building a connection between themselves and our students. This trust is central to our process of helping show students that while we set very high standards, they are capable of achieving them. When teachers and students work together, great things can happen.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading

92%

Percent Proficient - Math

62%

Average Graduation Rate

92%

Average SAT

1190

123 responses

Average ACT

37 responses

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University of California - Los Angeles
215 Students
grade B
California State University - Northridge
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University of California - Irvine
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University of California - Berkeley
142 Students
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University of California - Santa Barbara
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University of California - Davis
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University of California - San Diego
111 Students
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University of Southern California
109 Students
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University of San Francisco
84 Students
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San Diego State University
68 Students

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HTLA students are #CollegeBound

HighTech LA is a college prep high school, and sets high expectations for our students. The Class of 2021 was accepted to 70+ different colleges, and was awarded a combined total of almost 2.6 million dollars in merit based scholarships by those colleges. 76% of the Class of 2021 chose to attend a 4-year university after graduation.

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Cost of Living
grade D
Good for Families
grade B minus
Housing
grade D minus

Median Household Income

$69,778

National

$69,021

Median Rent

$1,641

National

$1,163

Median Home Value

$705,900

National

$244,900

Culture & Safety

Poll

86%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 21 responses

Poll

76%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 21 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 58 responses

Pop Day
31%
Intramurals
12%
Robotics Competitions
12%
Fall Festival
10%
Exhibition Night
9%
all the above. i love this school.
7%
Homecoming
7%

Students

Diversity

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

369

Free or Reduced Lunch

37%

84%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 25 responses

84%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 25 responses

12%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 25 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

26:1

National

17:1

Average Teacher Salary

$90,556

Teachers in First/Second Year

15%

93%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 30 responses

90%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 30 responses

87%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 30 responses

Clubs & Activities

C+

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Expenses Per Student

$15,506 / year

National

$12,239

70%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 30 responses

57%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 30 responses

70%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 30 responses

High Tech Los Angeles Reviews

175 reviews

HTLA is a diamond in the rough! As LAUSD is struggling with so many challenges, this little charter school is busy engaging students to prepare for life and motivating them to get a college degree. Our child was an honor student at a private school but, quite frankly, was bored by the pedagogy. Coming to the project-based method of HTLA has reignited their thirst for learning. Also, the diversity on campus is amazing. There is a multitude of races, cultures, personalities, preferences, and economic levels – HTLA is the real world! Learning how to engage with people different than you is an essential life skill. There are no sports teams but there are several clubs and opportunities to make new friends. Finally, and most importantly, the teachers at HTLA are fantastic and really connect well with the students. They expect maximum effort but are there to support, encourage and guide. If your child is kind, open-minded and highly motivated, they will thrive at HTLA.

High Tech Los Angeles has helped me a lot in public speaking in where I feel comfortable presenting to a large crowd. This school has helped me to grow out of my shell and become more confident in myself. The school isn't as focused on sports but I like the more technology focus. The art program has improved lately, allowing all sorts of different art programs from digital to fashion design. I've learned to express myself in both my art and body language, making it easier for me to get along with others. The friends I've made there have also given me some great memories and I'm very happy I decided to go to High Tech Los Angeles!

HTLA is a great school! As a small charter, students can establish a close connection with their teachers which is really good considering how amazing the teachers are at this school! This school also does a good job at letting you find the right level of challenge for you, whether you are taking all honors courses or taking none at all, you’ll always find a difficulty level that is right for you. On the college prep side, they definitely do a great job as they make sure you exceed the A-G requirements and you collaborate a lot of classmates at this school. Overall a great school for anyone looking for an exceptional academic high school, just don’t come here if you’re interested in sports since HTLA does not participate in sports.

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