HIGH TECH ELEMENTARY EXPLORER

High Tech Elementary Explorer is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 357 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, High Tech Elementary Explorer has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

High Tech Elementary Explorer (HTEE), located in the historic Liberty Station area of San Diego, is a project-based learning school that operates as part of the renowned High Tech High network. Serving elementary-aged students, the school emphasizes a "hands-on" educational approach that integrates rigorous academics with collaborative, real-world projects. By focusing on student agency and inquiry, HTEE aims to foster a deep sense of curiosity and critical thinking, encouraging children to take an active role in their own learning process rather than relying solely on traditional lecture-based instruction.

The school’s culture is deeply rooted in its core values: equity, empathy, and innovation. HTEE maintains a smaller, inclusive environment designed to ensure that every student is well-known by their teachers and peers, which supports a strong sense of community and belonging. Through its connection to the broader High Tech High charter organization, the school provides an unconventional, forward-thinking curriculum that prepares students for long-term success by emphasizing craftsmanship, public exhibition of work, and the development of essential social-emotional skills.

For more information, contact High Tech Elementary Explorer at (619) 795-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.