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About Us

SIATech High Schools have been re-imagining education for more than 25 years. Our 14 tuition-free campuses welcome new students year-round. We’re experienced educators with a passion for reaching students who haven’t yet found their place in a traditional school environment and are ready to give high school another chance.

We call students “at-promise” instead of “at-risk” because we believe all students can succeed regardless of adversity, socioeconomic status, or past experiences. SIATech is a WASC-accredited network of free public charter high schools designed to be small, individualized campuses that give students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma while gaining valuable job and life skills.

Our schools operate in partnership with Job Corps and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) agencies, providing career pathways and career technical education (CTE) courses alongside a supportive, flexible academic environment.

Portrait of a Graduate

SIATech graduates earn both a diploma and career skills. They leave our program with:

  • Academic readiness in reading, writing, and math
  • Collaboration and communication skills
  • Financial literacy
  • Technology proficiency
  • Independent work habits
  • Critical thinking and confidence

Our goal is to prepare students for their next step, whether college, career, or other opportunities, and to equip them for lifelong success.

SIATech student wearing graduation cap and gown holding up diploma in front of wall of flowers

Our Mission

Our mission is to educate at-promise students through high-quality, personalized high school diploma options that prepare them for success in college, career, and life.

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Our Beliefs

We believe:

  • Every student’s journey is worth honoring.
  • Expert education helps build a better world.
  • Strong futures for students start with partnership.
  • Individual power exists in every young person.
  • Together we can create positive change.

Our Commitments

  • Caring, Supportive Relationships – Mentorship, guidance, and ongoing support from caring teachers and staff.
  • Individualized Learning – Meeting students where they are academically and providing the support they need to reach their potential.
  • Rigorous, Relevant Curriculum – Technology-rich and culturally relevant, connecting learning to students’ lives and communities.
  • College and Career Readiness – Skills and competencies for the demands of the 21st-century workplace.
  • Excellent Staff – High-quality, diverse staff in a safe, supportive environment.
  • Equity – Equitable outcomes for all students, so background is never a predictor of achievement.
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Front entrance of a SIATech classroom with graphics of high school graduates and school information.

We are Public Schools and Free to Attend

SIATech High Schools are nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations. There is no cost to enroll or attend. We currently serve about 1,400 students, with more than 85% qualifying for free or reduced lunch — and many being the first in their family to graduate from high school.

Accreditation

All SIATech schools in California are fully accredited by additional agencies that are also recognized by the US Department of Education. All SIATech and SIATech Academy South sites are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

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