Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High

Tucked into the Lincoln Heights neighborhood just northeast of downtown LA, Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High is a charter school that blends a college-prep focus with a genuine emphasis on tech and real-world skills — a solid fit for families who want more than a traditional high school experience. The school consistently performs above the state middle, particularly in math, which makes sense given its tech-forward identity. Families drawn to hands-on learning in a close-knit, urban environment, where the school feels intentional rather than just a default assignment, tend to thrive here.