High Tech High Media Arts (HTHMA) goes beyond merely ensuring that its graduates meet the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) admissions standards—our curriculum and graduation requirements are intentionally designed to surpass these benchmarks. While California’s A-G requirements set a foundational standard for college readiness, HTHMA equips students with a deeper, more comprehensive academic experience that prepares them to thrive in higher education and beyond.

HTHMA students not only fulfill but exceed the A-G requirements in critical areas such as Math, Science, and Social Sciences. For example, while the UC and CSU systems require a minimum of three years of math, HTHMA encourages students to take advanced courses that prepare them for college-level work in calculus, statistics, and beyond. Similarly, in Science, our students engage in hands-on, project-based learning across disciplines like biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science, taking more science than required. In the Social Sciences, HTHMA fosters critical thinking and civic engagement through in-depth exploration of history, government, and economics, ensuring students are well-prepared to engage in complex societal issues.

Beyond academics, HTHMA places a strong emphasis on real-world learning experiences through its mandatory internship program. This requirement sets HTHMA apart from traditional high schools, as students gain valuable industry and workplace exposure before they even graduate. These internships provide practical skills, professional networking opportunities, and a clearer understanding of career paths, giving HTHMA graduates a unique advantage in both college admissions and future employment.

Our rigorous expectations and innovative educational model ensure that HTHMA graduates are not just college-ready but college-competitive, particularly for UC and CSU campuses, which rank among the nation’s most prestigious public universities. HTHMA students leave with more than just a transcript; they graduate with the confidence, skills, and experiences necessary to succeed in a dynamic, rapidly changing world.