High Tech Middle District

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San Diego, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 23/100 ranks High Tech Middle District #1391 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,608 per pupil, High Tech Middle District ranks #1635 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

330
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,608
Per-Pupil Spending
Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

High Tech Middle District operates 1 public schools serving 330 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 middle 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 $11,608 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 58.9% local, 32.1% state, and 9.0% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 23/100, ranked #1391 of 1517 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 34.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 55.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% White, 8.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is High Tech Middle, enrolling 324 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

High Tech Middle accounts for 98.2% of all High Tech Middle District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of High Tech Middle District a distant remainder — means High Tech Middle District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. 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 Middle District chronic absenteeism rate is 34.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.0%
Federal
32.1%
State
58.9%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
1391 / 1517
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 Middle District.

White 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 55.7%
African American 6.5%
Asian 8.4%
Multiracial 5.6%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

34.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in High Tech Middle District

School Enrollment
High Tech Middle
Charter
324

How High Tech Middle District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Crete Academy District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Vista Condor Global Academy District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Invictus Academy of Richmond District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Highland Academy District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Mountain Valley Unified Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to High Tech Middle 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 Middle District?

High Tech Middle District has 1 school, including 1 middle. Total enrollment is 330 students.

How much does High Tech Middle District spend per student?

High Tech Middle District spends $11,608 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #1391 in California.

What is the demographic composition of High Tech Middle District?

High Tech Middle District students are 55.7% Hispanic or Latino, 23.2% White, 8.4% Asian, 6.5% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for High Tech Middle District?

High Tech Middle District has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #1391 out of 1517 districts in California.