Does High Tech High pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, High Tech High employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at High Tech High. This rating has decreased by 14% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at High Tech High?

53% of High Tech High employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated High Tech High 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at High Tech High?

Teacher (26) , Academic Coach (20) , Education Specialist (6) , English Teacher (3) , Intern (3) , Dean of Students (2) , Educator (2) , High School Math Teacher (2) , Humanities Teacher (2)

What are the pros of working at High Tech High according to real employee reviews?

"Creative freedom" ((in 8 reviews)); "Almost all of the teachers and staff are amazing and really, truly care about the students." ((in 7 reviews)); "Great colleagues to work with" ((in 7 reviews)); "Small class sizes, supportive administrators, creative autonomy in the classroom" ((in 3 reviews)); "Good students and friendly work environment." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at High Tech High according to real employee reviews?

"low pay, very clique" ((in 16 reviews)); "low Salary, no rewards to those who go above and beyond." ((in 6 reviews)); "y, no benefits for part time employees" ((in 5 reviews)); "we had some amazing teachers but leadership was almost non" ((in 4 reviews)); "Clear management favoritism and clique behavior." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about High Tech High layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about High Tech High layoffs and their outlook for job security at High Tech High in 2026.

What are the top reviewed High Tech High locations?

San Diego , San Marcos , Chula Vista , Point Loma , Omaha , Van Nuys , Poway

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High Tech High reviews

3.2

53% would recommend to a friend

(123 total reviews)

Gary Jacobs

41% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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High Tech High has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 123 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The High Tech High employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

123 reviews

3.0

Mar 30, 2026

Flexible schedule, but low pay and no advancement

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible Schedule, amazing staff and students

Cons

Low Pay wage, no upward mobility

1.0

Jan 21, 2026

high tech high

Academic coach

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

co workers, students, teachers, location, staff

Cons

pay, benefits, leadership, PTO, leadership

3.0

Dec 15, 2025

Hard work with good people

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Creative freedom, great people, equity-focused

Cons

Many meetings, little support with discipline

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Jobs at High Tech High

Academic Coach (Kindergarten General Education)

Apprentice Education Specialist (Intern)

Long -Term Substitute Teacher (4th)