From College Exposure to College Credit

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Learn how HTH students are earning college credit while in high school–and gaining a sense of belonging–through programs like USD’s Pre-Collegiate Pathways and HTH Elevate. The programs are central to High Tech High’s mission of building meaningful and equitable college-going pathways.

Supporting Student Success Through the Arts

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Thanks to Proposition 28 funding, High Tech High schools have deepened their commitment to arts-infused learning—creating new partnerships, opening creative doors for students, and building lifelong skills through the arts. Learn more here.

From Barrio Logan to the Boardroom

CEO Diana Cornejo-Sanchez shares a joyful moment with a High Tech Elementary Explorer student: DJ Mai.

When Dr. Cornejo-Sanchez first walked up the stairs as a teacher at High Tech High Media Arts, she was 23. Today, she is CEO of HTH’s network of charter schools. Learn more about her educational journey in this profile.

Board Announces Dr. Diana Cornejo-Sanchez as CEO

HTH CEO Dr. Diana Cornejo-Sanchez shares a moment with transitional kindergarten students.

The High Tech High Board of Trustees is proud to announce its selection of Dr. Diana Cornejo-Sanchez as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Cornejo-Sanchez has served as Interim CEO (Dec 2023–Present), which displayed ‘her capacity to lead across all levels of the organization with integrity, clarity of mission, and purpose,’ the Board said in its announcement.

Board Approves HTH Safe Zone

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The Board of Trustees approved updates to designate HTH schools as Safe Zones. They also approved a response to immigration enforcement, providing us with a strong protocol for response, should immigration enforcement come onto any of our 16 campuses.

Expanding Scholarship Opportunities and College Access for All Students

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Navigating the path to college can be a daunting journey when financial hurdles loom large. At High Tech High, our commitment to supporting students through the college application process is unwavering. Discover how we’ve made significant strides in this post from Chris White, network advisor for HTH’s college access teams.

A Model of Authentic Work in Education

Students work on hands-on project together.

Interim CEO Diana Cornejo-Sanchez shares insights into our innovative approach to education, which was recently referenced in an article by The Atlantic. Every project at HTH integrates hands-on activities with intellectual inquiry across multiple disciplines, producing work that is meaningful, substantial, and often beautiful.

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