High Tech High vs High Tech Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 67 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Tech High
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 9–12
412 students
High Tech Middle
San Diego · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
324 students
| Measure | High Tech High San Diego, California | High Tech Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #594 of 1,343 | #360 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11091 of 16,910 | #6619 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 412 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 38% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Tech Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 39.4).
- •High Tech Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •High Tech Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •High Tech Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 47.1%).
- •High Tech Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.6).
- •High Tech High is the larger school with 412 students compared with 324.
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 better than High Tech Middle?
On the Success Index (US), High Tech Middle ranks higher (54.7 vs 39.4 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 and High Tech Middle?
About 67 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Tech High: 412. High Tech Middle: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Tech High and High Tech Middle rank in California?
High Tech High is 594th of 1,343 and High Tech Middle is 360th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).