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High Tech LA

17111 Victory Blvd., Lake Balboa, CA, 91406

About High Tech LA

High Tech LA is a public charter school in Lake Balboa, California, for students in grades 9 through 12. It has about 400 students. This is the only high school in its district, and it is known as one of the best because it focuses on project-based learning and using technology in the classroom. The school has about 20 students for every teacher. There are 46% of students who are minorities, and 50% of students are considered to be economically disadvantaged. High Tech LA is one of the best schools in the area when it comes to academics. 35% of students are good at math and 64% are good at reading. Students also take tests like the SAT and ACT to get ready for college. The school is in a neighborhood where the average home price is about $850,000. It is known as one of the best schools because of its creative approach to secondary education. Its main strengths are its strict STEM-focused curriculum and its dedication to creating a tech-savvy, collaborative student body, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

High Tech LA Contact Information

Address

17111 Victory Blvd., Lake Balboa, CA, 91406

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Phone

(818) 609-2680

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%
Reading 64%
State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 64% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
363
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2648 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at High Tech LA

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 53.72%
Asian 6.61%
Hispanic 33.61%
Black 1.1%
Two+ Races 4.41%
Native Am. 0.28%
White
53.72%
Asian
6.61%
Hispanic
33.61%
Black
1.1%
Two+ Races
4.41%
Native Am.
0.28%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 363
38.84%
141 Female
61.16%
222 Male

Student Population

363 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

363 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

High Tech LA is taking its commitment to project-based learning to the next level by focusing on adding the newest generative AI and sustainable technology tools to its core curriculum. Seniors are currently doing their required off-campus internships, where they are getting real-world professional experience in high-skilled fields all over the Los Angeles tech ecosystem. The school also keeps up its tradition of academic rigor by holding "Presentations of Learning" twice a year, where students defend their creative hands-on projects in front of panels of industry experts and teachers.

FAQ

Q1. Does High Tech LA offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, High Tech LA gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q2. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Q3. Are there ways to get better at school?

Ans. Yes, advanced classes and projects make students work hard in school and think for themselves.

Q4. Are there any programs that are creative?

Ans. Yes, students can be creative through practical activities music, drama, and visual arts.

Q5. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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