Enrollment
409
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Marcos, CA
High Tech High North County
Federal NCES profile for High Tech High North County, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060181812064Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Tech High North County earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in San Marcos · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
High Tech High North County has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Tech High North County ranks #5 of 5 high schools in San Marcos, CA.
School address
District: High Tech High North County District · California
NCES ID 060181812064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High Tech High North County compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at High Tech High North County
High Tech High North County is a mid-sized charter high school in San Marcos, California, enrolling 409 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 409 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #761.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (31%) (diversity index 63/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding High Tech High North County District spends $11,998 per pupil, 27% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among San Marcos's high schools, it stands alongside San Marcos High (3,067 students): High Tech High North County is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 24.5:1).
High Tech High North County District is a single-school charter district, so High Tech High North County 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 North County compares
High Tech High North County on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$11,998
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
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 51.6%
White 31.0%
Asian 10.1%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, High Tech High North County is more 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 North County District, which includes High Tech High North County.
$11,998
Per student
-27%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.9%
State 89.7%
Federal 4.4%
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 San Marcos
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
San Marcos High
Standard public school
3,067 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Mission Hills High
Standard public school
2,751 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Twin Oaks High
Alternative education program
192 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Foothills High
Alternative education program
101 students 20.2:1 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 (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about High Tech High North County
How many students attend High Tech High North County?
High Tech High North County has 409 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Marcos, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Tech High North County?
The student-teacher ratio at High Tech High North County is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 North County?
35.6% of students at High Tech High North County are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Tech High North County?
The largest demographic group at High Tech High North County is Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment, in San Marcos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Tech High North County?
High Tech High North County has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 North County rank among high schools in San Marcos?
By Resource Investment Index, High Tech High North County ranks #5 of 5 high schools in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos on the city page.
Is High Tech High North County a good school?
High Tech High North County earns 22/100 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 North County District?
None; High Tech High North County District is a single-school charter district, and High Tech High North County is its only campus.
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