High Tech High International
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Charter school
Charter schools are primary or secondary schools that receive public money but are not subject to some of the rules, regulations, and statutes that apply to other public schools in exchange for some type of accountability for producing certain results, which are set forth in each school's charter...
high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in San Diego, California
San Diego, California
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. It is the third school in a program that attempts to change the way most students in the United States
United States
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and countries with similar schools are taught. It is part of the High Tech High charter schools
High Tech High charter schools
High Tech High is a San Diego, California-based school-development organization that includes a network of charter schools, a teacher certification program, and a graduate school of education....
umbrella organization.
History
High Tech High International was the second high school established in the "High Tech High VillageHigh Tech High Village
The High Tech High Village is a group of six High Tech High charter schools in San Diego, California. All of these schools together are called the "High Tech High Village". Most students that go to these schools simply call it "The Village" or "High Tech Village"...
". Opened in 2004, in a building that was formerly the Foundry/Metal Shop aboard the Naval Training Center, High Tech High International had as its goal to enlarge the perceptions of students on global policies. It is currently under the same charter as its sister school, Gary and Jerri-Ann Jacobs High Tech High Charter School
Gary and Jerri-Ann Jacobs High Tech High Charter School
Gary and Jerri-Ann Jacobs High Tech High Charter School, often referred to as High Tech High , is a public charter high school in :San Diego, California...
. This charter was granted by the California state board of education and allows for High Tech High to open 10 new charter schools in the state.
High Tech High International was one of 3 candidates to have Barack Obama speak at their graduation.