Highly urbanized and densely populated, the 2000 census ranked this area as fourth in the nation on the ethnicity index.

As a regional magnet school, High Tech draws on its diverse student population from the 12 towns and cities within the county.

[18] High Tech had few sports teams, including girls' and boys' tennis, bowling, a judo club and basketball.

The girls' softball team won the 2008 North I, Group II state sectional championship, defeating Hoboken High School 3–1 in the tournament final.

[23] Majors include: Design and Fabrication (DFAB) Performing Arts Media & Visual Arts Environmental Science Culinary The Student Council at High Tech is divided into four smaller student governments, one for each respective class.

The Treasurer is responsible for monitoring all financial activities by the council, and working with the Secretary to keep accurate and available records.

These Liaisons are usually evenly distributed throughout academies and majors, and are responsible for delivering information to each of their assigned homerooms and helping execute successful council events and fundraisers.