HIGH TECH MIDDLE MEDIA ARTS

High Tech Middle Media Arts is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 326 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 15 teachers, High Tech Middle Media Arts has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 Middle Media Arts (HTMMA), located in the historic Liberty Station area of San Diego, is a public charter school that functions as part of the broader High Tech High network. The school is built on a foundation of project-based learning, prioritizing hands-on experiences, inquiry, and student-centered exploration over traditional rote memorization. By integrating technology and media arts into the curriculum, HTMMA encourages students to express their ideas creatively while developing the critical thinking skills necessary to solve complex, real-world problems.

Central to the school's philosophy is a strong emphasis on community and collaboration, both within the classroom and the local neighborhood. Students at HTMMA engage in interdisciplinary projects that often culminate in public presentations, fostering a sense of accountability and pride in their work. The school maintains a diverse and inclusive environment, aiming to prepare middle schoolers for success in high school and beyond by focusing on four core design principles: personalization, common intellectual mission, adult-world connection, and teacher as designer.

For more information, contact High Tech Middle Media Arts at (619) 243-5014 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.