My daughter is a 9th grader at HTHLA, and this is the first year that she has been happy and enthusiastic about attending school. She talks about projects she's engaged in at school, and I see meaningful assignments at home. I also notice that activities often tie into several content areas, so there
... Read more are connections being made between subject areas. It's obvious that teachers plan together, and being a teacher myself, I know a supportive administration is crucial and that the teachers work hard to make this happen. I'm excited for our daughter and I look forward to what the coming years will bring. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/30/07
Just a HUGE disappointment! While the school itself is clean and ultra-modern, the teaching is poor and lackluster. Most of the teachers teach as if it is 'just a job,' without passion or evidence of any enjoyment in their profession. The administration is equally without interest in the students.
... Read more Emphasis is placed on academic performance, not learning. And the communication between teachers, administration and parents is weak to almost nil. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/03/07
High Tech High L.A. compares favorably with some of the top $30,000+ private schools (and it is free---as an L.A.U.S.D. charter school). Its dynamic principal is a true leader who both inspires teachers---- creating a great 'esprit de corps' and is equally available to students and parents to address
... Read more their concerns. Teachers are outstanding, and available for after-school tutoring on a regular basis. For the teenager interested in science and technology---it doesn't get any better than H.T.H.-L.A. Oh, the school is also state-of-the-art beautiful and creates motivated college bound students, without regard to socio-economic, gender or racial background. The college counselor/ adviser is first-rate and very much on top off each student in exploring the best options for them as an individual. I count my blessings every day as my child attends this incredible school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/25/07
While there are no sports teams, or extracurricular sports, there is 1hr of PE each day witih a choice of yoga, basketball, push up club, power walking or soccer. To label HtH-LA a 'tech school' is a sore misrepresentation of its academic riches. In addition to state-of-the-art technology, the schools
... Read more name-sake discipline, be aware that the humanities, literature, and foreign language programs are absolutely inspired. As a parent volunteer, I've often heard passionate, even brilliant, teachers spark literary, academic, & philosophical ideas with their students. These kids are taught by lively, original thinkers every day. The school's college advisor is extraordinary and dedicated. Each Senior (1st graduating class) is attending college, and received individual support and attention in reaching their goal. True: 'a small school, not for everybody' as stated above, but any kid lucky enough to be accepted at HtH-LA will have the oppurtunity to sieze a splendid, well-rounded education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/24/06
High Tech High is a wonderful academic, college-prep high school, and my daughter loves it, but its not for every student. It has a very rigid and limited curriculum, and not much in the way of electives. There is no sports program on campus, so if thats important to your child, you'd have to find
... Read more that outside of school. Not much in the way of foriegn language, art or music either. Having said that, if your child likes computers, robotics, math, engineering or ditital photography (or anything to do with technology), this is the school for him/her. The teachers are wonderful, the technology is the latest and the classes are relatively small, about 25 students per class. Read less
* In 2006-2007 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts and math in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8, 10 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
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Lake Balboa schools — High Tech High School is located at 17111 Victory Blvd, Lake Balboa CA 91406. 17111 Victory Blvd is in the 91406 ZIP code in Lake Balboa, CA The school district for High Tech High School is the Los Angeles Unified School District. High Tech High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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