High Tech High North County, also known as HTHNC, is a charter school located in San Marcos, California. It is a part of the High Tech High organization. Opening in 2007, with its initial class consisting of only 150 freshmen, the school has since expanded, with more than five hundred and fifty students attending.
Serving 409 students in grades 9-12, High Tech High North County ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Tech High North County ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
High Tech High North County's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2007
Colors
White, Blue, Grey, Yellow
School Rankings
High Tech High North County ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Tech High North County is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1921 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raptors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Tech High North County's ranking?
High Tech High North County is ranked #1921 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are High Tech High North County often compared to?
High Tech High North Countyis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Tech High North County?
The graduation rate of High Tech High North County is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend High Tech High North County?
409 students attend High Tech High North County.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of High Tech High North County students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Tech High North County?
High Tech High North County has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does High Tech High North County offer ?
High Tech High North County offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High Tech High North County part of?
High Tech High North County is part of High TECH High North County School District.
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