Enrollment
324
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Diego, CA
High Tech Middle
Federal NCES profile for High Tech Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060180811262Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Tech Middle earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #32 of 37
- middle schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
High Tech Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Tech Middle ranks #32 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: High Tech Middle District · California
NCES ID 060180811262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High Tech Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at High Tech Middle
High Tech Middle is a mid-sized charter middle school in San Diego, California, enrolling 324 students.
At 21.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 324 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 880 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #736, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (23%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding High Tech Middle District spends $11,608 per pupil, 30% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among San Diego's middle schools, it stands alongside Oak Valley Middle (1,503 students): High Tech Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.6:1 vs 24.6:1).
High Tech Middle District is a single-school charter district, so High Tech Middle 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 Middle compares
High Tech Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$11,608
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
4
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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 55.7%
White 23.2%
Asian 8.4%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, High Tech Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for High Tech Middle District, which includes High Tech Middle.
$11,608
Per student
-30%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.9%
State 32.1%
Federal 9.0%
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 middle schools in San Diego
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Oak Valley Middle
Standard public school
1,503 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Bernardo Heights Middle
Standard public school
1,487 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Marshall Middle
Standard public school
1,390 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Mesa Verde Middle
Standard public school
1,178 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Black Mountain Middle
Standard public school
1,077 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Lewis Middle
Standard public school
1,013 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~324 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about High Tech Middle
How many students attend High Tech Middle?
High Tech Middle has 324 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Diego, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Tech Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at High Tech Middle is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High Tech Middle?
41.2% of students at High Tech Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Tech Middle?
The largest demographic group at High Tech Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Tech Middle?
High Tech Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does High Tech Middle rank among middle schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, High Tech Middle ranks #32 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Diego on the city page.
Is High Tech Middle a good school?
High Tech Middle earns 19/100 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 Middle District?
None; High Tech Middle District is a single-school charter district, and High Tech Middle is its only campus.
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