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School Comparison

High Tech High Media Arts
vs.
Point Loma High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

High Tech High Media Arts
Point Loma High
  • Point Loma High reported a higher graduating cohort than High Tech High Media Arts (404 vs. 101).
  • Point Loma High reported a higher chronically absent students than High Tech High Media Arts (363 vs. 116).
  • Point Loma High reported a higher students per counselor than High Tech High Media Arts (579.3:1 vs. 383:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Point Loma High reported a higher chronically absent students than High Tech High Media Arts (363 vs. 116).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Point Loma High reported a higher graduating cohort than High Tech High Media Arts (404 vs. 101).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Point Loma High reported a higher sat/act participation than High Tech High Media Arts (149 vs. 1).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Point Loma High reported a higher violent incidents than High Tech High Media Arts (15 vs. 4).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Point Loma High reported a higher students per counselor than High Tech High Media Arts (579.3:1 vs. 383:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Point Loma High

5 metrics were reported by Point Loma High. Comparable data for High Tech High Media Arts is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
95%
AP courses offered
17
AP enrollment
742
Dual enrollment
218
Gifted & talented
4

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
High Tech High Media Arts
$14,560.41
Point Loma High
$20,783.37
Local revenue share
High Tech High Media Arts
60.5%
Point Loma High
56%
State revenue share
High Tech High Media Arts
31.8%
Point Loma High
31%
Federal revenue share
High Tech High Media Arts
7.7%
Point Loma High
13.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
High Tech High Media Arts
29.8%
Point Loma High
28.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
San Diego County
$102,285
San Diego County
$102,285
Poverty rate
San Diego County
10.4%
San Diego County
10.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
San Diego County
42.1%
San Diego County
42.1%
Unemployment rate
San Diego County
4.3%
San Diego County
4.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.