Summary:
The High Technical Middle District is a unique, single-school district in San Diego, California, serving only grades 6-8 at its one school, High Technical Middle.
This technical-focused middle school, with an enrollment of 324 students, shows academic performance that is generally below the California state averages. In the most recent data, about 40% of students were proficient in English, 30% in math, and 30% in science, with math being the subject with the largest gap compared to the state. Performance varies by grade, with 7th graders performing closest to state standards, while 8th graders, particularly in math, face the greatest challenges. The school has maintained a stable 2 out of 5 star rating, placing it in the middle to lower half of state rankings, though it did show a recent improvement in its percentile standing.
Key factors for parents to consider include the school's moderate resources, a student-teacher ratio of about 17-to-1, and that nearly 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Chronic absenteeism, at 20%, is slightly above the state average. The school's unique position as the only school in its district means it receives focused attention, but its technical designation stands in contrast to its current math and science outcomes, suggesting an area for potential growth and program evaluation.
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