Enrollment
626
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chula Vista, CA
High Tech High Chula Vista
Federal NCES profile for High Tech High Chula Vista, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060206112083Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Tech High Chula Vista earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 9
- high schools in Chula Vista · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
High Tech High Chula Vista has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Tech High Chula Vista ranks #9 of 9 high schools in Chula Vista, CA.
School address
District: High Tech High Chula Vista District · California
NCES ID 060206112083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High Tech High Chula Vista compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at High Tech High Chula Vista
High Tech High Chula Vista is a mid-sized charter high school in Chula Vista, California, enrolling 626 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 626 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,408 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #772.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding High Tech High Chula Vista District spends $12,503 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chula Vista's high schools, it stands alongside Eastlake High (2,557 students): High Tech High Chula Vista is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.2:1 vs 23.2:1).
High Tech High Chula Vista District is a single-school charter district, so High Tech High Chula Vista operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How High Tech High Chula Vista compares
High Tech High Chula Vista on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,503
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.1%
Asian 12.8%
White 6.3%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, High Tech High Chula Vista is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for High Tech High Chula Vista District, which includes High Tech High Chula Vista.
$12,503
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.0%
State 87.3%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar high schools in Chula Vista
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Eastlake High
Standard public school
2,557 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Otay Ranch Senior High
Standard public school
2,440 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Olympian High
Standard public school
2,289 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Bonita Vista Senior High
Standard public school
1,960 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Chula Vista Senior High
Standard public school
1,864 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Hilltop Senior High
Standard public school
1,771 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~626 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about High Tech High Chula Vista
How many students attend High Tech High Chula Vista?
High Tech High Chula Vista has 626 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chula Vista, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Tech High Chula Vista?
The student-teacher ratio at High Tech High Chula Vista is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High Tech High Chula Vista?
33.3% of students at High Tech High Chula Vista are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Tech High Chula Vista?
The largest demographic group at High Tech High Chula Vista is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment, in Chula Vista, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Tech High Chula Vista?
High Tech High Chula Vista has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does High Tech High Chula Vista rank among high schools in Chula Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, High Tech High Chula Vista ranks #9 of 9 high schools in Chula Vista, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Chula Vista on the city page.
Is High Tech High Chula Vista a good school?
High Tech High Chula Vista earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in High Tech High Chula Vista District?
None; High Tech High Chula Vista District is a single-school charter district, and High Tech High Chula Vista is its only campus.
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