ALLIANCE PIERA BARBAGLIA SHAHEEN HEALTH SERVICES ACADEMY

Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 448 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy (HSAHS) is a public charter high school located in the South Los Angeles area, operating under the Alliance College-Ready Public Schools network. The school is specifically designed to prepare students for success in college and professional careers, with a focused emphasis on the healthcare and medical fields. By integrating rigorous academic standards with specialized health-related curricula, the academy aims to provide students with the foundational knowledge and clinical exposure necessary to pursue post-secondary education and roles in the healthcare industry.

Beyond its academic focus, the school emphasizes a supportive, personalized learning environment intended to foster leadership, critical thinking, and community responsibility. As part of the Alliance network, the institution maintains a college-going culture that sets high expectations for all students, regardless of their background. Through a combination of small class sizes, mentorship, and career-focused programming, HSAHS seeks to bridge the achievement gap and equip its graduates with the practical skills and academic credentials required to excel in the competitive global economy and the evolving medical landscape.

For more information, contact Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy at (323) 972-9010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.