A Top School for Creativity: Niche Names High Tech High #3 for Arts in NJ
High Tech High School named #3 in Niche’s list of the Best High Schools for the Arts in New Jersey Congratulations to the Media, Visual & Performing Arts Academy!
HTHS/ACTE Open House- Oct. 5, 2025
High Tech High School welcomed prospective students and families to Open House on Sunday, October 5th. The event offered valuable opportunities to learn about the school’s admissions process through application information sessions, explore Career and Technical Education (CTE) classrooms across all programs of study, and meet key members of the school community. Guidance counselors, academic...Continue reading
High Tech Theater Arts Drama performs Rent, School edition, Book, Music and Lyrics by Joanthan Larson (Spring 2025)
This year, the Theater Arts Drama classes, who are part of the Paper Mill Playhouse Adopt-A-School program (Year 4) presented Rent, the High School Edition, an inspiring story about friends and artists struggling in New York City’s East Village in the 1990s, loosely based on Puccini’s Boheme. Despite impoverished conditions, battling HIV/Aids and drug addiction, the...Continue reading
Urban Ecology Juniors Explore the High Line and Little Island
Mrs. Schlitzer’s Urban Ecology juniors from the Environmental Science Academy explored New York City on a field trip to the High Line and Little Island. Students experienced firsthand the importance of green space in an urban setting, observing how natural landscapes are woven into the city environment. Along the High Line, they answered questions about...Continue reading
HCST Students Participate in Strides Against Gun Violence
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, students from High Tech/ACTE High School participated in the 4th Annual 5K walk / run promoting Strides Against Gun Violence. In addition to our students who volunteered to walk and run, peer leaders from both High Tech and County Prep volunteered to help with the event. Superintendent Thomas Macagnano also...
HTHS Drama Students Invited To The French Institute L Alliance
The Theatre Arts, Drama students were invited to the French Institute L’Alliance New York to participate in a workshop with choreographer Kimberly Bartosik (former member of the Merce Cunningham dance company, and creator of bLUr, new dance work presented as part of L’Alliance New York’s Crossing The Line Festival)) and Burr Johnson (Principal dancer in...Continue reading
School Is Back In Session
School Is Back In Session!!! At High Tech High School, from August 5th–7th, freshmen had their orientation!! Peer leaders guided them through a fun-filled day of activities, meeting new people, making friends, and exploring the school. They had a blast!!
Gems of the Game
We are incredibly proud to celebrate sisters Olivia and Sofiamaria Gallo, North Bergen natives and former dance majors at High Tech High School under the direction of Trista DeFilippis. Both were integral members of the Dance Performance Division, exemplifying dedication, talent, and excellence in their studies. Now at Temple University, Olivia is a freshman majoring...Continue reading
High Tech Students Gain Hands-On Experience and Industry Certifications Through STS Aerospace Internship
Three students from High Tech High School’s Design and Fabrication Academy (D|Fab) completed an intensive summer internship with STS Aerospace, a global leader in fluid conveyance products for commercial and military aircraft, as well as energy, space, and marine industries. This unique opportunity was made possible through High Tech alumna Angelique Rivera (Class of 2018),...Continue reading
High Tech High School Students Shine at Prestigious United Nations International School Haiku Contest
High Tech High School's French students, under the guidance of Dr. Gashi, showcased their poetic talent at the annual Haiku Contest, held on June 7th, 2025, at the United Nations International School (UNIS). High Tech High School celebrated multiple winners, including two students and a faculty member. The contest saw an impressive surge in international...Continue reading