“Exhibition of Student Learning” is one of the most important practices at High Tech High. Displaying student work—whether as an open house, formal presentations, conferences, or by placing student work among authentic users—drives project-design processes and creates opportunities for authentic assessment.

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Ninth-grade students in Dawn Wirts’ class at High Tech High International set sail in the San Diego Bay, showcasing their buoyancy calculations as they navigate the waters in hand-crafted cardboard boats.

Eighth-grade students from High Tech Middle Mesa bring energy and rhythm to the school gym as they proudly perform their percussion project.

Sixth grade students at High Tech Middle North County share their constellation stories inspired by connecting with local indigenous communities.

A tenth-grader from High Tech High Chula Vista passionately shares the story behind his “Nicho,” a vibrant piece of South American folk art that beautifully captures devotional imagery and personal meaning.

At the “Cures for Cancer” project exhibition, an audience member gets hands-on with a pipette, stepping into the role of an eleventh-grader to experience a key technique used during their cancer research.

A second-grader from High Tech Elementary Chula Vista demonstrates the creative process behind their Kamishibai story structure, bringing their narrative to life through this traditional Japanese storytelling art.

A twelfth-grader at High Tech High Media Arts captivates the audience as she answers questions about the intricate design of her kinetic sculpture, showcasing how gears and motors work together to create a wave-like motion.

Each student’s art is displayed during an exhibition at High Tech Elementary Chula Vista.

Eighth graders from High Tech Elementary Chula Vista race their balloon powered cars.

Tenth-grade students bring science to life as they demonstrate how their custom-built machine shows how a wave produces energy, a centerpiece of their ocean project.