High Tech High North County District

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San Marcos, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 47/100 ranks High Tech High North County District #853 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,849 per pupil, High Tech High North County District ranks #1706 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

418
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,849
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

High Tech High North County District operates 1 public schools serving 418 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 $12,849 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 5.9% local, 89.7% state, and 4.4% 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 47/100, ranked #853 of 1526 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 27.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.6% Hispanic or Latino, 31.0% White, 10.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is High Tech High North County, enrolling 409 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

High Tech High North County accounts for 97.8% of all High Tech High North County District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of High Tech High North County District a distant remainder — means High Tech High North County District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. 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 High North County District chronic absenteeism rate is 27.9% — 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 North County District is typically wider than the High Tech High North County District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.4%
Federal
89.7%
State
5.9%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
853 / 1526
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 North County District.

White 31.0%
Hispanic or Latino 51.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 10.1%
Multiracial 2.5%
Other 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

27.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in High Tech High North County District

School Enrollment
High Tech High North County
Charter
409

How High Tech High North County District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
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Comparisons are relative to High Tech High North County 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 North County District?

High Tech High North County District has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 418 students.

How much does High Tech High North County District spend per student?

High Tech High North County District spends $12,849 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #853 in California.

What is the demographic composition of High Tech High North County District?

High Tech High North County District students are 51.6% Hispanic or Latino, 31.0% White, 10.1% Asian, 2.5% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for High Tech High North County District?

High Tech High North County District has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #853 out of 1526 districts in California.