High Tech High
75% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
High Tech High is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 1999, with $105,887,644 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 75% of spending to programs.
2861 Womble Rd, San Diego, CA, 92106 EIN 33-0866664 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2023)
$105.9M
▲ 8.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$102.5M
Net assets
$47.5M
Employees
1,122
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating75% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For High Tech High: 75% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For High Tech High: 6 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For High Tech High: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For High Tech High: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
High tech high provides education to students through the operation of its charter schools.
What they do
Creation of new schools: during 2014-15, high tech high prepared for the opening of its 13th school (fall 2015 opening). four hundred students were selected by lottery in march 2015. the facility to be used for the new school was nearing completion at the close of the tax year. the facility was financed and built by high tech high's parent organization, hth learning.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2861 Womble Rd, San Diego, CA, 92106
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $41.7M (FY2013) to $105.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $131.4MNet assets $47.5M
Operating margin
3.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$179.0M
Total liabilities
$131.4M
Net assets
$47.5M
Salaries & benefits
$68.8M
67% of expenses
Board members
5
5 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $105,887,644▲8.7% | $102,456,369▲14.2% | $47,533,661▲7.8% | $178,978,715▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $97,420,887▲15.1% | $89,688,974▲10.0% | $44,102,386▲21.3% | $178,763,772▲167% | 990 |
| 2021 | $84,659,231▲10.4% | $81,520,315▲8.7% | $36,370,473▲7.5% | $66,923,572▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $76,672,129▲3.2% | $75,008,516▲2.5% | $33,833,643▲5.2% | $58,788,634▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $74,297,571▲7.4% | $73,162,485▲7.2% | $32,170,030▲3.7% | $64,005,799▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $69,180,659▲11.1% | $68,241,083▲13.0% | $31,034,944▲3.1% | $61,441,850▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $62,259,815▲2.2% | $60,378,558▲1.9% | $30,095,368▲6.7% | $60,251,353▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $60,914,761▲2.5% | $59,251,987▲1.0% | $28,214,111▲6.3% | $58,775,158▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $59,421,924▲25.1% | $58,643,722▲24.5% | $26,551,337▼3.1% | $54,807,411▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $47,501,476▲14.0% | $47,088,586▲13.9% | $27,411,418▲1.5% | $59,998,523▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $41,671,872 | $41,326,901▲13.9% | $26,998,528▲6.4% | $61,320,302▲28.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $36,277,407▲3.8% | $25,377,972▲37.4% | $47,911,854▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $34,958,065▲17.4% | $18,473,017▲7.6% | $40,760,808▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $29,769,471 | $17,168,428 | $39,993,909 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Patrick Frost — $256,350 (0.25% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Frost | General Counsel | 45 | $256,350 |
| Janie Griswold | Chief Learning Officer | 50 | $192,476 |
| Isaac Jones | Chief Operations Officer | 45 | $188,071 |
| Amy Briggs | Special Education Director | 41 | $155,916 |
| Diana Cornejo-sanchez | Interim Ceo | 40 | $155,442 |
| Brett Peterson | School Director | 40 | $146,521 |
| Colleen Green | Student Services Director | 40 | $145,112 |
| Edrick Macalaguim | School Director | 40 | $132,440 |
| Rod Buenviaje | School Director | 40 | $131,223 |
| Maria Paula Marra | School Director | 40 | $130,247 |
| Roberta Norris | Cfo | 40 | $121,458 |
| Albert Lin | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Ben Daley | Gse President | 10 | — |
| Bernadette Bach | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Gary Jacobs | Chair | 5 | — |
| Kaleb Rashad | Former Interim Ceo | 15 | — |
| Lida Rajita | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Randolph Ward | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Top Notch Catering | Food Services | $1,647,541 |
| Sound Therapies Inc | Therapy Services | $1,133,448 |
| Scoot Education Inc | Staffing Services | $935,094 |
| San Diego Applied Behavior Analysis | Therapy Services | $814,050 |
| Xceptional Networks Inc | It Services | $550,418 |
Grants received · $577K total
20 grants to High Tech High totaling $577K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $3.3M in FY2015
1 grant totaling $3.3M in FY2015. All grants made by High Tech High →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hth Learning | Support hth facilities | $3,347,057 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is High Tech High a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. High Tech High is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0866664, based in San Diego, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is High Tech High's EIN?
- High Tech High's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0866664.
- How much revenue does High Tech High report?
- High Tech High reported $105,887,644 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of High Tech High's spending goes to programs?
- High Tech High spends about 75% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does High Tech High have?
- CharityIndex grades High Tech High A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does High Tech High's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on High Tech High's latest Form 990 is $256,350, paid to Patrick Frost (General Counsel).
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Data for High Tech High (EIN 33-0866664) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.