SILVA HEALTH MAGNET

SILVA HEALTH MAGNET is a Title I public high school that is part of the EL PASO ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 721 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 39 teachers, SILVA HEALTH MAGNET has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

SILVA HEALTH MAGNET, located in El Paso, Texas, is a specialized high school within the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) that focuses on preparing students for careers in the medical and healthcare fields. As a magnet school, it maintains a rigorous academic environment where students pursue specialized endorsements and certifications alongside their standard high school curriculum. The school is designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and professional healthcare practice, offering students early exposure to clinical environments, medical terminology, and health science technology.

The institution is highly regarded for its collaborative partnerships with local healthcare facilities and universities, which provide students with hands-on learning experiences, mentorship, and opportunities for clinical rotations. By integrating a health-focused lens into traditional subjects, SILVA HEALTH MAGNET aims to cultivate a student body that is not only academically proficient but also prepared for the competitive demands of higher education in medicine, nursing, and allied health professions.

For more information, contact SILVA HEALTH MAGNET at (915) 533-9654 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.