High Tech High Charter Schools
High Tech Middle North County
Location: 1460 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92078
Student Population (based on 2010 data):
- Number of students enrolled: 323
- Grade levels served: 6 - 8
- White (not of Hispanic origin): 67%; Hispanic or Latino: 21%; Two or more races: 7%; Black or African American: 2%; Asian: 2%; Filipino: 1%
- Socioeconomically disadvantaged: 29%
- English Learners: 3%
- Students with Disabilities: 11%
Type of Instruction:
- School-wide implementation of PBL instruction
School Specialties:
- Student-created digital portfolios
- "Adult World Connection" is established by bringing in guest speakers who are experts in relevant fields of work and act as consultants for content-specific aspects of the project
- Community involvement in the form of an invitation to participate in the project process, including, but not limited to, attending "Project Pitch" sessions during the school day, Exhibitions on school nights, and allowing students to conduct research in workplaces, schools and natural sites located in the community
Academic Performance (based on 2010 data):
- Growth API score: 836
- Students proficient and above in science (STAR Test): 75%
PD Opportunities:
Contact Info:
- School Website
- Science Department: Ryan Gallagher, 8th grade math/science teacher
