At a glance
Reported students
355
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
355
High Tech High Media Arts: 355 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 383
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.2:1
What the reported data says about High Tech High Media Arts
High Tech High Media Arts is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in San Diego. It is one of 1 current school records connected to High Tech High Media Arts District. NCES reports 355 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (59.7%) and White (22%). English learners represent 8.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking High Tech High Media Arts
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.1%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22%
- Hispanic59.7%
- Black6.2%
- Asian5.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near High Tech High Media Arts
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Tech High International High · Charter · High Tech High International District | 09–12 | 359 | 0.1 mi |
| High Tech High High · Charter · High Tech High District | 09–12 | 412 | 0.1 mi |
| Point Loma High High · San Diego Unified | 09–12 | 1,724 | 0.5 mi |
| Urban Corps of San Diego County Charter High · Charter · Mono County Office of Education | 09–12 | 198 | 1.7 mi |
| San Diego Virtual High · Charter · San Diego Virtual District | 09–12 | 403 | 3.2 mi |
| San Diego County ROP High · San Diego County ROP | 09–12 | 0 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about High Tech High Media Arts
What grades does High Tech High Media Arts serve?
High Tech High Media Arts reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in High Tech High Media Arts District.
How many students attend High Tech High Media Arts?
High Tech High Media Arts reported 355 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 383 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at High Tech High Media Arts?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 355 students and 21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is High Tech High Media Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
High Tech High Media Arts is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of High Tech High Media Arts students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is High Tech High Media Arts in?
High Tech High Media Arts is part of High Tech High Media Arts District, based in San Diego, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near High Tech High Media Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include High Tech High International (0.1 mi), High Tech High (0.1 mi), Point Loma High (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.