HIGH TECH LA

High Tech LA is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Lake Balboa, CA with about 394 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 12 teachers, High Tech LA has a student/teacher ratio of about 32:1. 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 LA (HTLA) is a tuition-free, public charter high school located in Lake Balboa, California, that emphasizes a rigorous, project-based learning model. Designed to prepare students for success in both college and the 21st-century workforce, the school focuses on integrating technology across the curriculum while fostering a close-knit community. Its educational approach is built on the pillars of personalization, common intellectual mission, and real-world connection, often requiring students to apply their classroom knowledge to hands-on, collaborative projects that solve complex problems.

Beyond traditional academics, HTLA places a significant emphasis on professional development and career readiness through its signature internship program. Students are encouraged to develop essential "soft skills"—such as critical thinking, communication, and self-advocacy—within a supportive environment that values student voice. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a personalized advisory structure, the school aims to cultivate a culture of high expectations and mutual respect, ensuring that every student is known well by their teachers and peers as they prepare for higher education and beyond.

For more information, contact High Tech LA at (818) 609-2640 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.