High Tech High International vs High Tech Middle Media Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 174 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Tech High International
San Diego ยท Charter high ยท Grades 9โ12
359 students
High Tech Middle Media Arts
San Diego ยท Charter middle ยท Grades 6โ8
331 students
| Measure | High Tech High International San Diego, California | High Tech Middle Media Arts San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #332 of 1,343 | #427 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7420 of 16,910 | #7747 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9โ12 | Grades 6โ8 |
| Students | 359 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขHigh Tech High International scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 49.5).
- โขHigh Tech Middle Media Arts does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- โขHigh Tech High International does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- โขHigh Tech Middle Media Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 50.4%).
- โขHigh Tech High International does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.1).
- โขHigh Tech High International is the larger school with 359 students compared with 331.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is High Tech High International better than High Tech Middle Media Arts?
On the Success Index (US), High Tech High International ranks higher (53.6 vs 49.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are High Tech High International and High Tech Middle Media Arts?
About 174 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Tech High International: 359. High Tech Middle Media Arts: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Tech High International and High Tech Middle Media Arts rank in California?
High Tech High International is 332nd of 1,343 and High Tech Middle Media Arts is 427th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).