High Tech Elementary Mesa District

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San Diego, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 32/100 ranks High Tech Elementary Mesa District #1208 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,639 per pupil, High Tech Elementary Mesa District ranks #1808 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

440
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,639
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

High Tech Elementary Mesa District operates 1 public schools serving 440 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in San Diego County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,639 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 188 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 12.6% local, 85.5% state, and 1.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 32/100, ranked #1208 of 1526 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 28.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 32.9% White, 32.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is High Tech Elementary Mesa, enrolling 423 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

High Tech Elementary Mesa accounts for 96.1% of all High Tech Elementary Mesa District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of High Tech Elementary Mesa District a distant remainder — means High Tech Elementary Mesa District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

High Tech Elementary Mesa District chronic absenteeism rate is 28.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within High Tech Elementary Mesa District is typically wider than the High Tech Elementary Mesa District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

1.9%
Federal
85.5%
State
12.6%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
1208 / 1526
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in High Tech Elementary Mesa District.

White 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
African American 6.6%
Asian 22.5%
Multiracial 4.0%
Other 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

28.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in High Tech Elementary Mesa District

School Enrollment
High Tech Elementary Mesa
Charter
423

How High Tech Elementary Mesa District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Harriet Tubman Village Charter District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
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Creative Arts Charter District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Credo High District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
The New School of San Francisco District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to High Tech Elementary Mesa District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in High Tech Elementary Mesa District?

High Tech Elementary Mesa District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 440 students.

How much does High Tech Elementary Mesa District spend per student?

High Tech Elementary Mesa District spends $11,639 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #1208 in California.

What is the demographic composition of High Tech Elementary Mesa District?

High Tech Elementary Mesa District students are 32.9% White, 32.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22.5% Asian, 6.6% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for High Tech Elementary Mesa District?

High Tech Elementary Mesa District has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #1208 out of 1526 districts in California.