High Tech High Chula Vista District

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Chula Vista, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 51/100 ranks High Tech High Chula Vista District #738 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,503 per pupil, High Tech High Chula Vista District ranks #1514 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

639
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,503
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

High Tech High Chula Vista District operates 1 public schools serving 639 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high 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 $12,503 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 5.0% local, 87.3% state, and 7.7% 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 51/100, ranked #738 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 25.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 6.3% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is High Tech High Chula Vista, enrolling 626 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

High Tech High Chula Vista accounts for 98.0% of all High Tech High Chula Vista District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of High Tech High Chula Vista District a distant remainder — means High Tech High Chula Vista District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

High Tech High Chula Vista District chronic absenteeism rate is 25.4% — 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 High Chula Vista District is typically wider than the High Tech High Chula Vista District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.7%
Federal
87.3%
State
5.0%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
738 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in High Tech High Chula Vista District.

White 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 76.1%
African American 1.9%
Asian 12.8%
Multiracial 1.8%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

25.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in High Tech High Chula Vista District

School Enrollment
High Tech High Chula Vista
Charter
626

How High Tech High Chula Vista District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Bret Harte Union High Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Cardiff Elementary Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Scholarship Prep District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Summit Public School: Denali District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Fenton Avenue Charter District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to High Tech High Chula Vista 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 High Chula Vista District?

High Tech High Chula Vista District has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 639 students.

How much does High Tech High Chula Vista District spend per student?

High Tech High Chula Vista District spends $12,503 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #738 in California.

What is the demographic composition of High Tech High Chula Vista District?

High Tech High Chula Vista District students are 76.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 6.3% White, 1.9% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for High Tech High Chula Vista District?

High Tech High Chula Vista District has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #738 out of 1517 districts in California.