High Tech Los Angeles, or HTLA is an American charter high school located in Lake Balboa, CA, in the San Fernando Valley. It is located on the site of Birmingham High School, but it has its own separate buildings.
Serving 362 students in grades 9-12, High Tech La 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 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Tech La ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
High Tech La's student population of 362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
362 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
High Tech La 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 La is 0.56, which is less 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
#2112 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
59%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Tech La's ranking?
High Tech La is ranked #2112 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are High Tech La often compared to?
High Tech Lais often viewed alongside schools like Sherman Oaks Center For Enriched Studies 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 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Tech La?
The graduation rate of High Tech La is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend High Tech La?
362 students attend High Tech La.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of High Tech La students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Tech La?
High Tech La has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does High Tech La offer ?
High Tech La offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High Tech La part of?
High Tech La is part of High TECH La School District.
In what neighborhood is High Tech La located?
High Tech La is located in the Lake Balboa neighborhood of Van Nuys, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Lake Balboa.
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