High Tech High Chula Vista District

Chula Vista, California — 1 schools

639
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,728
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 smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 626 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Diego County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,728 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 5.0% local, 87.3% state, and 7.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 49/100, ranked #796 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

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.

High Tech High Chula Vista accounts for 100.0% of all High Tech High Chula Vista District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — 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

49
Equity Score
796 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Diego County county, where this district is located.

$2,288
Studio/mo
$2,459
1 BR/mo
$3,001
2 BR/mo
$3,998
3 BR/mo
$4,845
4 BR/mo

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

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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 schools, 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 $12,728 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #796 in California.

What is the average rent near High Tech High Chula Vista District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Diego County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 schools. 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 49/100, ranking #796 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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