High Technical LA

Summary:

High Technical LA is a public charter high school located in Lake Balboa, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 359 students. The school is part of the High Technical LA District, which is ranked 103 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

High Technical LA consistently ranks among the top 221-373 high schools in California, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics are significantly higher than the state averages, with 73.68% and 46.05% proficiency, respectively. In the CAST/Science assessments, High Technical LA's proficiency rates are also higher than the state averages, with 51.32% for 11th grade and 50.65% for the end-of-course in 2023-2024. The school performs exceptionally well in certain student subgroups, such as male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking among the top high schools in California for these groups.

High Technical LA's strong academic performance is further highlighted by its high graduation rate of 88.2% in 2022-2023 and a relatively low dropout rate of 10.5%. The school also has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 6.3% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average. Compared to nearby schools, such as Magnolia Science Academy 5 and Reseda Charter High, High Technical LA outperforms them in academic metrics, including test scores and graduation rates. However, schools like John R. Wooden High and Zane Grey Continuation have significantly lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to High Technical LA.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

17111 Victory Blvd.
Lake Balboa, CA 91406-5455

(818) 609-2680

District: High Technical LA District

SchoolDigger Rank:
221^st of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 22.2

Number of students: 359

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.2%

Hispanic:

31.8%

Asian:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details High Technical LA ranks better than 90.5% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.79. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at High Technical LA who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

High Technical LA:

SchoolDigger ranks High Technical LA 221^st of 2323 California public high schools. (See High Technical LA in the ranking list.)

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High Technical LA District:

SchoolDigger ranks High Technical LA District 103^rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for High Technical LA

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Rank History for all students at High Technical LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	88.04	220^th	2133	89.7%
2021	88.29	155^th	1290	88.0%
2022	87.90	233^rd	2123	89.0%
2023	77.65	373^rd	2348	84.1%
2024	86.79	221^st	2323	90.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at High Technical LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.51	140^th	786	82.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at High Technical LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.51	307^th	1547	80.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at High Technical LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	85.70	201^st	1937	89.6%
2021	82.73	151^st	1126	86.6%
2022	92.14	114^th	1943	94.1%
2023	78.85	296^th	2247	86.8%
2024	93.96	78^th	2235	96.5%

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Rank History for Female students at High Technical LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	70.56	454^th	1833	75.2%
2021	81.99	172^nd	1054	83.7%
2022	73.40	417^th	1858	77.6%
2023	63.10	554^th	2118	73.8%
2024	78.11	330^th	2098	84.3%

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Rank History for Male students at High Technical LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	91.03	145^th	1880	92.3%
2021	88.10	143^rd	1122	87.3%
2022	91.84	154^th	1916	92.0%
2023	85.58	227^th	2207	89.7%
2024	89.28	164^th	2172	92.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at High Technical LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	75.51	341^st	1814	81.2%
2022	81.60	241^st	1861	87.0%
2023	72.31	379^th	2142	82.3%
2024	57.77	645^th	2125	69.6%

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Rank History for White students at High Technical LA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	83.72	153^rd	1222	87.5%
2022	77.16	246^th	1204	79.6%
2023	67.93	335^th	1434	76.6%
2024	84.16	116^th	1406	91.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for High Technical LA

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	214	8	32	133	1	0	13	401
2020	202	6	27	126	2	1	12	376
2021	198	10	23	115	2	2	19	369
2022	194	9	30	118	0	2	19	372
2023	198	7	23	114	1	1	15	359

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at High Technical LA

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	401	13.0	30.8	45.4
2020	376	n/a	n/a	41.2
2021	369	14.0	26.3	36.9
2022	372	16.1	23.1	42.2
2023	359	16.1	22.2	47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio High Technical LA

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	401	13.0	30.8	45.4
2020	376	n/a	n/a	41.2
2021	369	14.0	26.3	36.9
2022	372	16.1	23.1	42.2
2023	359	16.1	22.2	47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on High Technical LA

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 220^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 373^rd of 2348 High schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (High Technical LA)	92.1	64.2	27.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (High Technical LA)	59.6	34.6	25%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (High Technical LA)	43.8	48.8	4.9%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%
12th Grade Science (High Technical LA)	34.4	46.4	12%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.8	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	401	359	10.5%
African American	8	7	12.5%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	32	23	28.1%
Hispanic	133	114	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	214	198	7.5%
Two or More Races	13	15	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.4%	47.9%	2.5%

Schools Near High Technical LA

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
High Technical LA	Public, Charter	9-12	17111 Victory Blvd.	Lake Balboa	91406	Los Angeles County	High Technical LA District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 609-2680	359	16	22.2	47.9%	198 (55.2%)	7 (1.9%)	114 (31.8%)	23 (6.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.2%)	86.8	221^st of 2323 public high schools	90.5%		77.6	373^rd of 2348 public high schools	84.1%	152		51.3		50.7				73.7	73.7				46.1	46.1
Magnolia Science Academy 2	Public, Charter	6-12	17125 Victory Blvd.	Van Nuys	91406	Los Angeles County	Magnolia Science Academy 2 District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 758-0300	511	20	24.9	84.5%	24 (4.7%)	15 (2.9%)	453 (88.6%)	19 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.8	1485^th of 2323 public high schools	36.1%		48.7	901^st of 2348 public high schools	61.6%	584	15.2	26.8		19.4	21.4	32.4	24.2	52.6	30.3	15.3	16.7	8.1	15.8	13.8
Birmingham Community Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	17000 Haynes St.	Lake Balboa	91406	Los Angeles County	Birmingham Community Charter High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 758-5200	3,058	130	23.4	83.9%	112 (3.7%)	145 (4.7%)	2,639 (86.3%)	94 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	60 (2.0%)	61.1	609^th of 2323 public high schools	73.8%		62.6	606^th of 2348 public high schools	74.2%	3		21.2	14.3	21.0				70.7	70.7				31.8	31.8
Independence Continuation	Public	9-12	6501 Balboa Blvd.	Lake Balboa	91406	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 881-7737	101	6	17.0	81.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.8	1878^th of 2323 public high schools	19.2%		12.1	1941^st of 2348 public high schools	17.3%	63		3.5	4.2	3.8				16.3	16.3				6.1	6.1	$23,841
Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet	Public	9-12	6649 Balboa Blvd.	Lake Balboa	91406	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 654-3775	224	15	14.5	55.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66.3	531^st of 2323 public high schools	77.1%		39	1170^th of 2348 public high schools	50.2%	639		29.8		28.3				70.7	70.7				31.0	31.0	$13,827
Zane Grey Continuation	Public	9-12	18230 Kittridge St.	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 758-3769	73	6	13.1	95.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.5	1982^nd of 2323 public high schools	14.7%		11.8	1962^nd of 2348 public high schools	16.4%	20		4.6	6.3	5.3				12.1	12.1				0.0	0.0	$19,017
Reseda Charter High	Public, Charter	6-12	18230 Kittridge St.	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 758-3600	1,403	77	18.2	88.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.8	974^th of 2323 public high schools	58.1%		38.1	1202^nd of 2348 public high schools	48.8%	228	36.5	22.4	10.3	23.4	29.3	42.3	59.6	50.6	47.5	24.1	26.9	53.9	19.9	24.9	$15,784
Magnolia Science Academy 5	Public, Charter	6-12	18238 Sherman Way	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Magnolia Science Academy 5 District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 705-5676	238	13	17.7	71.8%	9 (3.8%)	3 (1.3%)	212 (89.1%)	12 (5.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	44.5	1012^th of 2323 public high schools	56.4%		54.2	781^st of 2348 public high schools	66.7%	231	20.9		48.0	30.9	33.3	25.0	39.5	59.1	38.0	28.6	18.5	23.3	18.2	22.8
Magnolia Science Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	18238 Sherman Way	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Magnolia Science Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 609-0507	694	37	19.0	79.1%	21 (3.0%)	11 (1.6%)	621 (89.5%)	39 (5.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41.3	1097^th of 2323 public high schools	52.8%		34.5	1293^rd of 2348 public high schools	44.9%	196	18.0	21.0	29.6	21.8	27.1	35.5	35.0	58.2	38.3	28.8	23.7	24.8	21.4	24.7
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center	Public	11-12	19034 Gault St.	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 881-5341	157	20	7.9	36.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$60,115

Frequently Asked Questions about High Technical LA

How many students attend High Technical LA?

In the 2022-23 school year, 359 students attended High Technical LA.

Is High Technical LA a good school?

Yes. High Technical LA ranks in the top 9.5% of California high schools.

What is the racial makeup of High Technical LA?

Students at High Technical LA are 55% White, 32% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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