Summary:
The High Technical Elementary District in San Diego contains a single school, High Technical Elementary, serving grades K-5 with 444 students, where nearly half qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
This school shows a mixed academic profile, with strengths in math and science where it performs above the California state average, but a significant weakness in English Language Arts, particularly in 4th grade. It maintains a consistent 3-star rating, though its statewide ranking has recently declined to the middle of the pack. A notable challenge is a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.7%, which is higher than the state average and can significantly impact learning, especially in foundational skills like reading.
Despite these challenges, the school is resourced with per-student spending well above typical levels. The combination of higher funding, stronger STEM performance, and the recent ranking trend suggests parents may want to look closely at how the school supports literacy development and addresses student attendance to understand its overall educational environment.
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