High Tech High
Basic Profile
Opened In 2000
Grades 5 high schools, 3 middle schools, 1 elementary school
Environment Suburban, Urban
Type Chartered
Autonomies
Program Determine learning program
Set school-level policy
Determine professional development
Determine authorizer assessments
Determine state assessments
Personnel Select colleagues
Evaluate colleagues
Transfer or terminate colleagues
Determine tenure policy
Select leaders
Administrative Determine school budget
Set staff pattern
Determine compensation
Determine teacher workday
Set schedule
Teacher Authority Is...
De Facto
Authority in some areas is delegated by CEO.
About the Learning Program
Personalized, project-based learning environments where all students are known well and challenged to meet high expectations. High Tech High has multiple campus across San Diego.