High Tech High

High Tech High is a public charter school in San Diego, California, founded in 2000 by Gary Jacobs, Irvine Foundation trustee, and Larry Rosenstock, former CEO of the National Center for Learning Disabilities. High Tech High is part of the New American Schools movement, which aims to reform K-12 education through innovative and project-based learning approaches, similar to those used by MIT and Stanford University. The school's design is influenced by the works of Seymour Papert, Howard Gardner, and Theodore Sizer, and has been recognized by Newsweek and US News & World Report as one of the top high schools in the United States. High Tech High has also been visited by educators from Harvard University, University of California, Berkeley, and Columbia University.

● History

High Tech High was established in 2000 with the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Irvine Foundation, and the California Department of Education. The school's founding was inspired by the Coalition of Essential Schools, a Ted Sizer-led initiative to reform American education. High Tech High's early development was also influenced by the work of Deborah Meier, Diane Ravitch, and Alfie Kohn, who have all written extensively on education reform and progressive education. The school has since become a model for charter schools and innovative education initiatives, with visitors from Google, Microsoft, and IBM.

● Curriculum

The curriculum at High Tech High is designed to be project-based and interdisciplinary, with a focus on STEM education and arts integration. Students work on projects that combine mathematics, science, technology, and engineering with language arts, social studies, and visual arts. The school's curriculum is influenced by the Buck Institute for Education and the National Academy of Engineering, and has been recognized by NASA and the National Science Foundation. High Tech High students have also participated in MIT's MIT OpenCourseWare and Stanford University's Stanford Online High School.

● Schools

High Tech High operates several schools in the San Diego area, including High Tech High School, High Tech High International, and High Tech High Media Arts. Each school has its own unique focus and curriculum design, but all share a commitment to project-based learning and innovative education. The schools have been recognized by US News & World Report and Newsweek as among the top high schools in the United States, and have been visited by educators from Harvard University, University of California, Berkeley, and Columbia University. High Tech High has also partnered with University of San Diego, San Diego State University, and California State University, San Marcos.

● Admission

Admission to High Tech High is by lottery, with priority given to students from San Diego and surrounding areas. The school also offers a summer program for incoming students, which is designed to introduce them to the school's project-based learning approach and curriculum design. High Tech High has been recognized by The College Board and the National Association for College Admission Counseling for its innovative approach to college preparation and college counseling. The school has also been visited by admissions officers from MIT, Stanford University, and University of California, Berkeley.

● Campus_and_Facilities

The High Tech High campus is located in Point Loma, San Diego, and features state-of-the-art facilities and technology infrastructure. The school's design is influenced by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright and Eero Saarinen, and features sustainable architecture and green building principles. The campus has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects and the US Green Building Council for its innovative design and sustainability features. High Tech High has also partnered with San Diego Gas & Electric, Solar Turbines, and Qualcomm to develop renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

● Organization_and_Governance

High Tech High is governed by a board of directors that includes educators, business leaders, and community members. The school is also supported by a foundation that provides funding for innovative programs and professional development opportunities for teachers. High Tech High has been recognized by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers and the California Charter Schools Association for its effective governance and organizational structure. The school has also been visited by educators from Harvard University, University of California, Berkeley, and Columbia University, and has partnered with Google, Microsoft, and IBM to develop innovative education initiatives. Category:High schools in California