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2861 Womble Road, San Diego, CA 92106-6025
Summary
High Tech High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 59th percentile among comparable California schools.
51.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending down.
Math is weaker: 30.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 51.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 30.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 787/1,596 (51st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 536/1,596 (66th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 412 |
| Low-Income Students | 194 (47.1%) |
| English Learners | 17 (4.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 8.2 points from last year and fell 19.2 points over the full period. Math fell 7.8 points from last year and fell 9.6 points over the full period.
•Math -9.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
51.6% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 50% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.9-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 46% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 10% to 10%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
30.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 34% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.0-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does High Tech High compare within the district?
High Tech High is No. 19 in reading and No. 16 in math proficiency among the 30 9–12 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does High Tech High rank in California?
High Tech High ranks No. 787 of 1,596 in reading and No. 536 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at High Tech High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 20 in reading and No. 24 in math among 28 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 40.0% meet the reading standard and 8.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does High Tech High compare with other schools in San Diego?
High Tech High is No. 27 in reading and No. 22 in math proficiency among the 39 9–12 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does High Tech High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
High Tech High is No. 60 in reading and No. 52 in math proficiency among the 92 9–12 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| High Tech HighThis school | 30.0% | 51.6% |
| Canyon Hills High | 32.3% | 50.2% |
| Clairemont High | 28.9% | 51.2% |
