High Tech High International School in San Diego, CA
(09-12 • Public • Regular School)
- Address
- 2855 Farragut Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
- Telephone
- (619) 243-5014
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- City-data.com school rating
- 83
- Students
- 399
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 19.2
- National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status - No
- Free lunch eligible students
- 127
- Reduced-price lunch
eligible students - 38
- School district
- San Diego Unified
- Charter school
- Yes
- Title I status
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Magnet School Indicator
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- Missing
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
High Tech High International School: | 83 |
Loma Portal Elementary (0.5 miles): | 80 |
High Tech High (0.1 miles): | 79 |
High Tech Elementary Explorer (0.1 miles): | 74 |
High Tech Middle (0.2 miles): | 64 |
High Tech High Media Arts (0.1 miles): | 63 |
Point Loma High (0.6 miles): | 62 |
High Tech Middle Media Arts (0.1 miles): | 60 |
High Tech Elementary (0.1 miles): | 59 |
California: | 46 |
San Diego County: | 55 |
San Diego: | 57 |
High Tech High International: | 83 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2015: 400
Enrollment in 2014: 401
Enrollment in 2013: 408
Enrollment in 2012: 400
Enrollment in 2011: 391
Enrollment in 2010: 391
Enrollment in 2009: 395
Enrollment in 2008: 387
Enrollment in 2007: 379
Enrollment in 2006: 282
Enrollment in 2005: 187
Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
Grade | G09 | G10 | G11 | G12 | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
All students | 104 | 98 | 100 | 97 | 399 |
Female students | 51 | 48 | 47 | 51 | 197 |
Male students | 53 | 50 | 53 | 46 | 202 |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | 1 | - | - | 2 | 3 |
Asian students | 9 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 33 |
Hispanic students | 54 | 55 | 50 | 48 | 207 |
Black students | 11 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 35 |
White students | 29 | 25 | 27 | 34 | 115 |
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander students | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Two or More Races students | - | 1 | - | 2 | 3 |
Enrollment by grade:
10th grade enrollment: 98
11th grade enrollment: 100
12th grade enrollment: 97
High Tech High International School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 12,430 schools)
School: | 49.4% |
State: | 49.4% |
Here: | 50.6% |
State: | 49.6% |
High Tech High International School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 12,430 schools)
School: | 0.8% |
California: | 1.0% |
High Tech High International School: | 8.3% |
California: | 9.4% |
High Tech High International School: | 51.9% |
State: | 46.0% |
Here: | 8.8% |
State: | 6.1% |
High Tech High International School: | 28.8% |
State: | 28.3% |
High Tech High International School: | 0.8% |
State: | 0.6% |
High Tech High International School: | 0.8% |
California: | 4.5% |
High Tech High International School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 10,111 schools)
High Tech High International School: | 41.4% |
California: | 61.2% |
Here: | 31.8% |
State: | 52.8% |
School: | 9.5% |
California: | 8.6% |
High Tech High International School - Lunch Program Eligibility
Teachers and support:
(State average from 12,394 schools)
Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 1
Number of FTE school counselors: 1
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 3
Student/Teacher Ratio
School: | 20.8 |
California: | 22.8 |
High Tech High International School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio
School Expenditures:
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Teachers: 25 (Salary Expenditures: $1,470,438)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 24 (Salary Expenditures: $1,470,438)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 10 (Salary Expenditures: $562,044)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 2 (Salary Expenditures: $94,862)
Limited English Proficiency:
- Hispanic: 19 (male: 14, female: 5)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 10 (male: 8, female: 2)
Students with disabilities:
Students with Disabilities (Section 504 only): Students with a disability, who receive related aids and services solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The "Section 504 only" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive related aids and services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under IDEA.
- Hispanic23
- Black4
- White14
- LEP10
Students with disabilities served under IDEA
- Hispanic: 23 (male: 19, female: 4)
- Black: 4 (all female)
- White: 14 (male: 10, female: 4)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 10 (all male)
Students with disabilities served under Section 504: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Hispanic: 2 (all male)
- White: 2 (all female)
Retention:
(State average from 380 schools)
- White: 2
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2
Percent of 11th grade students retained
School: | 2.0% |
State: | 15.5% |
Statewide Student Assessments
Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments:
(State average from 10,463 schools)
The summative assessments are comprehensive, end-of-year assessments of grade-level learning that measure progress toward college and career readiness. Each test in English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics is comprised of two parts: (1) a computer-adaptive test and (2) a performance task, administered within a selected testing window available at 66 percent of the instructional year for grades three through eight, and grade eleven.
The summative assessments are aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for ELA and mathematics. The tests capitalize on the strengths of computer adaptive testing efficient and precise measurement across the full range of achievement and timely turnaround of results.
- All82%
- Males81%
- Females83%
- Hispanic77%
ELA Standard Met and Above
ELA students with scores: 99
Percentage Standard Met and Above: | 82% |
State: | 49% |
Standard Not Met: 7.1%
Standard Nearly Met: 11.1%
Standard Met: 36.4%
Standard Exceeded: 45.5%
11th Grade: (Mean Scale Score: 2656.8, Students tested: 99, Standard Not Met: 7.1%, Nearly Met: 11.1%, Met: 36.4%, Exceeded: 45.5%)
High Tech High International School - ELA Area Achievement Levels (all grades)
- All43%
- Males43%
- Females43%
- Hispanic31%
Math Standard Met and Above
Math students with scores: 99
Percentage Standard Met and Above: | 43% |
California: | 38% |
Standard Not Met: 31.3%
Standard Nearly Met: 25.3%
Standard Met: 32.3%
Standard Exceeded: 11.1%
11th Grade: (Mean Scale Score: 2602.9, Students tested: 99, Standard Not Met: 31.3%, Nearly Met: 25.3%, Met: 32.3%, Exceeded: 11.1%)
High Tech High International School - Math Area Achievement Levels (all grades)
Paper-based CAASPP:
(State average from 9,784 schools)
California Standards Tests (CSTs) - The CSTs for science in grades five, eight, and ten are administered only to students in California public schools. All questions are multiple-choice. These tests were developed specifically to assess students' knowledge of the California content standards in science.
CST Science students with scores: 89
Percentage At Or Above Proficient: | 36% |
State: | 54% |
Percentage Far Below Basic: 10.0% Students demonstrate little or a flawed understanding of the knowledge and skills measured by this assessment.
Percentage Below Basic: 7.0% Students demonstrate little or a flawed understanding of the knowledge and skills measured by this assessment.
Percentage Basic: 47.0% Students demonstrate a partial and rudimentary understanding of the knowledge and skills measured by this assessment.
Percentage Proficient: 29.0% Students demonstrate a competent and adequate understanding of the knowledge and skills measured by this assessment.
Percentage Advanced: 7.0% Students demonstrate a comprehensive and complex understanding of the knowledge and skills measured by this assessment.
10th Grade: (Mean Scale Score: 332.7, Students tested: 89, Far Below Basic: 10.0%, Below Basic: 7.0%, Basic: 47.0%, Proficient: 29.0%, Advanced: 7.0%)
California High School Exit Exam:
(State average from 2,357 schools)
High Tech High International School - California High School Exit Exam results
- All404
- Hispanic395
- White416
Math Mean Scale Score
Math Mean Scale Score: | 404 |
State: | 374 |
Math Percentage Passed: | 90% |
California: | 68% |
Math Number Passed: 89
Math Percent Correct compared to California average:
Probability & Statistics: 86% California: 69% Number Sense: 78% California: 65% Algebra & Functions: 82% California: 68% Measurement & Geometry: 80% State: 64% Algebra 1: 73% State: 58%
- All402
- Hispanic395
- White411
ELA Mean Scale Score
ELA Mean Scale Score: | 402 |
State: | 370 |
ELA Percentage Passed: | 94% |
California: | 68% |
ELA Number Passed: 93
ELA Percent Correct compared to California average:
Reading - Word Analysis: 91% California: 76% Reading - Reading Comprehension: 85% State: 71% Reading - Literary Responses and Analysis: 90% California: 75% Writing - Writing Strategies: 80% State: 64% Writing - Writing Conventions: 86% California: 69%
The Physical Fitness Test:
9th grade: (Students tested: 102, Needs Improvement - High Risk: 46.1%, Needs Improvement: 48.0%, Healthy Fitness Zone: 5.9%)
Body Composition:
9th grade: (Students tested: 102, Needs Improvement - High Risk: 76.5%, Needs Improvement: 12.7%, Healthy Fitness Zone: 10.8%)
Abdominal Strength:
9th grade: (Students tested: 102, Needs Improvement - High Risk: 91.2%, Needs Improvement: 8.8%, Healthy Fitness Zone: 0.0%)
Trunk Extension Strength:
9th grade: (Students tested: 102, Needs Improvement - High Risk: 96.1%, Needs Improvement: 3.9%, Healthy Fitness Zone: 0.0%)
Upper Body Strength:
9th grade: (Students tested: 102, Needs Improvement - High Risk: 75.5%, Needs Improvement: 24.5%, Healthy Fitness Zone: 0.0%)
Flexibility:
9th grade: (Students tested: 102, Needs Improvement - High Risk: 89.2%, Needs Improvement: 10.8%, Healthy Fitness Zone: 0.0%)
California English Language Development Test:
(State average from 9,932 schools)
High Tech High International School - students who met CELDT criterion (all grades)
Student Count: 22
Number of students who met CELDT criterion: 14
Students who met CELDT criterion: | 64.0% |
California: | 34.0% |
Grade 9:
Student Count: 10
Number of students who met CELDT criterion: 7
Students who met CELDT criterion: | 70.0% |
California: | 33.0% |
Listening Mean Scale Score: | 633.7 |
California: | 533.7 |
Reading Mean Scale Score: | 618.5 |
California: | 534.6 |
Speaking Mean Scale Score: | 582.1 |
California: | 515.1 |
Writing Mean Scale Score: | 600.6 |
State: | 513.2 |
Grade 10:
Student Count: 4
Number of students who met CELDT criterion: 3
Students who met CELDT criterion: | 75.0% |
California: | 36.0% |
Listening Mean Scale Score: | 652.5 |
California: | 556.8 |
Reading Mean Scale Score: | 600.0 |
California: | 555.2 |
Speaking Mean Scale Score: | 590.3 |
California: | 533.6 |
Writing Mean Scale Score: | 583.0 |
California: | 530.8 |
Grade 11:
Student Count: 4
Number of students who met CELDT criterion: 2
Students who met CELDT criterion: | 50.0% |
State: | 45.0% |
Listening Mean Scale Score: | 628.5 |
California: | 575.6 |
Reading Mean Scale Score: | 608.0 |
California: | 573.9 |
Speaking Mean Scale Score: | 580.8 |
California: | 550.8 |
Writing Mean Scale Score: | 602.8 |
State: | 544.5 |
Grade 12:
Student Count: 4
Number of students who met CELDT criterion: 2
Students who met CELDT criterion: | 50.0% |
California: | 44.0% |
Listening Mean Scale Score: | 608.0 |
California: | 564.9 |
Reading Mean Scale Score: | 579.5 |
State: | 567.0 |
Speaking Mean Scale Score: | 611.3 |
State: | 544.2 |
Writing Mean Scale Score: | 592.0 |
California: | 532.5 |
Accountability
Adequate Yearly Progress:
(State average from 9,846 schools)
High Tech High International School - Adequate Yearly Progress status
ELA Participation Rate
High Tech High International School: | 99.0% |
California: | 96.3% |
- Hispanic98
- Asian100
- Filipino100
- Native Hawaiian100
- Black100
- White100
- SED100
- LEP100
- With Disabilities92
ELA Participation Rate
- Hispanic: 98% (tested 48 out of 49 enrolled)
- Asian: 100% (tested 4 out of 4 enrolled)
- Filipino: 100% (tested 6 out of 6 enrolled)
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander: 100% (tested 1 out of 1 enrolled)
- Black: 100% (tested 12 out of 12 enrolled)
- White: 100% (tested 27 out of 27 enrolled)
- Socioeconomic Disadvantaged: 100% (tested 42 out of 42 enrolled)
- English Learners: 100% (tested 9 out of 9 enrolled)
- Students with Disabilities: 92% (tested 11 out of 12 enrolled)
Math Participation Rate
High Tech High International School: | 99.0% |
California: | 96.1% |
- Hispanic98
- Asian100
- Filipino100
- Native Hawaiian100
- Black100
- White100
- SED100
- LEP100
- With Disabilities92
Math Participation Rate
- Hispanic: 98% (tested 48 out of 49 enrolled)
- Asian: 100% (tested 4 out of 4 enrolled)
- Filipino: 100% (tested 6 out of 6 enrolled)
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander: 100% (tested 1 out of 1 enrolled)
- Black: 100% (tested 12 out of 12 enrolled)
- White: 100% (tested 27 out of 27 enrolled)
- Socioeconomic Disadvantaged: 100% (tested 42 out of 42 enrolled)
- English Learners: 100% (tested 9 out of 9 enrolled)
- Students with Disabilities: 92% (tested 11 out of 12 enrolled)
SAT/ACT:
(State average from 9,846 schools)
The SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) is a curriculum-based, college readiness test that assesses the academic skills and knowledge students acquire in high school and the ability to apply that knowledge.
High Tech High International School - ACT/SAT scores
Percent of graduates taking the ACT: | 43.3% |
California: | 30.9% |
ACT Composite scores greater or equal to 21: | 57.1% |
California: | 48.7% |
Number of graduates taking the ACT: 42
Average ACT composite score: | 21.0 |
California: | 19.8 |
Average ACT English score: | 21.0 |
California: | 19.6 |
Average ACT mathematics score: | 22.0 |
State: | 20.5 |
Average ACT reading score: | 22.0 |
State: | 20.5 |
Average ACT science score: | 21.0 |
California: | 19.9 |
Percent of graduates taking the SAT: | 96.9% |
State: | 54.4% |
SAT scores greater or equal to 1500: | 44.7% |
State: | 36.3% |
Number of graduates taking the SAT: 94
Average Total SAT Score: | 1,474 |
California: | 1,374 |
Average SAT mathematics score: | 494 |
State: | 464 |
Average SAT critical reading score: | 499 |
California: | 459 |
Average SAT writing score: | 481 |
State: | 451 |
- Hispanic46
- American Indian2
- Asian13
- Native Hawaiian4
- Black10
- White49
- LEP4
- IDEA16
SAT or ACT Test Participation
- Hispanic: 46 (male: 26, female: 20)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all female)
- Asian: 13 (male: 5, female: 8)
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Black: 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
- White: 49 (male: 20, female: 29)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 16 (male: 11, female: 5)
Health & Safety
Chronic Student Absenteeismt:
(State average from 8,737 schools)
- Hispanic7
- Asian2
- Black2
- White4
Chronic Student Absenteeism
- Hispanic: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
- Asian: 2 (all male)
- Black: 2 (all male)
- White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
High Tech High International School: | 37.6 |
California: | 172.7 |
Suspensions:
(State average from 1,406 schools)
- For students with disabilities served under IDEA : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his/her regular school for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes to another setting (e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include both removals in which no individualized family service plan(IFSP) or individualized education plan(IEP) services are provided because the removal is 10 days or less as well as removals in which the child continues to receive services according to his/her IFSP or IEP.
- For students without disabilities and students with disabilities served solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his / her regular school for at least half a day(but less than the remainder of the school year) for disciplinary purposes to another setting(e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include removals in which no educational services are provided, and removals in which educational services are provided(e.g., school-provided at home instruction or tutoring).
- Hispanic42
- Black2
- White14
- Multirace5
- LEP6
School days missed due to out-of-school suspension
- Hispanic: 42 (male: 12, female: 30)
- Black: 2 (all female)
- White: 14 (male: 5, female: 9)
- Two or More Races: 5 (all male)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 6 (all male)
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students without disabilities): 21
Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students without disabilities)
Here: | 52.6 |
State: | 84.8 |
- Hispanic10
- Black2
- White4
- Multirace2
- LEP2
Students without disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension
- Hispanic: 10 (male: 2, female: 8)
- Black: 2 (all female)
- White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Two or More Races: 2 (all male)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all male)
Students without disabilities receiving more than one out-of-school suspension: 2 (all female)
- Hispanic: 2
Classes & Courses
Algebra I:
(State average from 1,182 schools)
Number of Algebra I classes taught by certified teachers: 4
- Hispanic43
- American Indian2
- Asian13
- Native Hawaiian2
- Black16
- White28
- LEP5
- IDEA16
9-10th grade student enrollment in Algebra I
- Hispanic: 43 (male: 20, female: 23)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all female)
- Asian: 13 (male: 8, female: 5)
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander: 2 (all female)
- Black: 16 (male: 11, female: 5)
- White: 28 (male: 14, female: 14)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 5 (all male)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 16 (male: 14, female: 2)
- Hispanic44
- Asian11
- Black17
- White26
- LEP7
- IDEA16
9-10th grade studenst who passed Algebra I
- Hispanic: 44 (male: 22, female: 22)
- Asian: 11 (male: 7, female: 4)
- Black: 17 (male: 10, female: 7)
- White: 26 (male: 13, female: 13)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 7 (all male)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 16 (all male)
School: | 94.2% |
California: | 72.5% |
Algebra II:
Number of Algebra II classes taught by certified teachers: 2
- Hispanic19
- Asian4
- Black7
- White13
- LEP4
- IDEA13
Student Enrollment in Algebra II
- Hispanic: 19 (male: 8, female: 11)
- Asian: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Black: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
- White: 13 (male: 8, female: 5)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 13 (male: 11, female: 2)
Calculus:
Number of Calculus classes taught by certified teachers: 3
- Hispanic25
- American Indian2
- Asian7
- Native Hawaiian2
- Black10
- White31
- IDEA10
Student Enrollment in Calculus
- Hispanic: 25 (male: 14, female: 11)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all female)
- Asian: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander: 2 (all male)
- Black: 10 (male: 2, female: 8)
- White: 31 (male: 17, female: 14)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
Geometry:
Number of Geometry classes taught by certified teachers: 4
- Hispanic37
- American Indian2
- Asian13
- Native Hawaiian2
- Black4
- White31
- LEP4
- IDEA7
Student Enrollment in Geometry
- Hispanic: 37 (male: 20, female: 17)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all female)
- Asian: 13 (male: 8, female: 5)
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander: 2 (all female)
- Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- White: 31 (male: 20, female: 11)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
Advanced Mathematics:
Number of Advanced Mathematics classes taught by certified teachers: 4
- Hispanic37
- Asian7
- Native Hawaiian4
- Black10
- White25
- LEP4
- IDEA10
Student Enrollment in Advanced Mathematics
- Hispanic: 37 (male: 20, female: 17)
- Asian: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Black: 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
- White: 25 (male: 14, female: 11)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 10 (male: 8, female: 2)
Biology:
Number of Biology classes taught by certified teachers: 2
- Hispanic22
- Asian4
- Black7
- White16
- LEP2
- IDEA7
Student Enrollment in Biology
- Hispanic: 22 (male: 8, female: 14)
- Asian: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Black: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
- White: 16 (male: 11, female: 5)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all female)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
Chemistry:
Number of Chemistry classes taught by certified teachers: 2
- Hispanic19
- American Indian2
- Asian7
- Black2
- White19
- LEP2
- IDEA2
Student Enrollment in Chemistry
- Hispanic: 19 (male: 11, female: 8)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all female)
- Asian: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- Black: 2 (all female)
- White: 19 (male: 11, female: 8)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all male)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2 (all male)
Physics:
Number of Physics classes taught by certified teachers: 2
- Hispanic22
- American Indian2
- Asian7
- Native Hawaiian2
- Black7
- White16
- LEP2
- IDEA7
Student Enrollment in Physics
- Hispanic: 22 (male: 14, female: 8)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all female)
- Asian: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander: 2 (all female)
- Black: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- White: 16 (male: 5, female: 11)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all male)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
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