Enrollment
331
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Diego, CA
High Tech Middle Media Arts
Federal NCES profile for High Tech Middle Media Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060187811155Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Tech Middle Media Arts earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #36 of 37
- middle schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
High Tech Middle Media Arts has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Tech Middle Media Arts ranks #36 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: High Tech Middle Media Arts District · California
NCES ID 060187811155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High Tech Middle Media Arts compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at High Tech Middle Media Arts
High Tech Middle Media Arts is a mid-sized charter middle school in San Diego, California, enrolling 331 students.
At 22.1:1, 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 33.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 331 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 832 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #763, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (25%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding High Tech Middle Media Arts District spends $12,499 per pupil, 24% 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 Media Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 24.6:1).
High Tech Middle Media Arts District is a single-school charter district, so High Tech Middle Media Arts 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 Media Arts compares
High Tech Middle Media Arts on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$12,499
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
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 52.6%
White 24.5%
African American 9.7%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, High Tech Middle Media Arts is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for High Tech Middle Media Arts District, which includes High Tech Middle Media Arts.
$12,499
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.4%
State 27.8%
Federal 13.8%
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 (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about High Tech Middle Media Arts
How many students attend High Tech Middle Media Arts?
High Tech Middle Media Arts has 331 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Diego, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Tech Middle Media Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at High Tech Middle Media Arts is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High Tech Middle Media Arts?
33.7% of students at High Tech Middle Media Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Tech Middle Media Arts?
The largest demographic group at High Tech Middle Media Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Tech Middle Media Arts?
High Tech Middle Media Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Media Arts rank among middle schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, High Tech Middle Media Arts ranks #36 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 Media Arts a good school?
High Tech Middle Media Arts earns 16/100 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 Media Arts District?
None; High Tech Middle Media Arts District is a single-school charter district, and High Tech Middle Media Arts is its only campus.
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