HEALTH CAREERS HIGH SCHOOL
HEALTH CAREERS H S is a public high school that is part of the NORTHSIDE ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 843 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, HEALTH CAREERS H S 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.
Health Careers High School (HCHS), located in San Antonio’s Medical Center district, is a prestigious magnet school within the Northside Independent School District (NISD). It is designed specifically for students with a focused interest in pursuing careers in the medical and health-related fields. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment, which emphasizes science, mathematics, and specialized health-science coursework, often allowing students to participate in clinical rotations and gain hands-on experience in real-world healthcare settings.
Because it is a magnet program, HCHS draws highly motivated students from across the district who must meet specific admission criteria to attend. Beyond its challenging curriculum, the school maintains a strong reputation for academic excellence, frequently ranking among the top high schools in Texas. By fostering a culture of professional development and academic intensity, Health Careers High School effectively prepares its graduates for success in competitive university programs and professional paths in medicine, nursing, research, and allied health.
For more information, contact HEALTH CAREERS H S at (210) 397-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229-3366
(210) 397-5400
http://nisd.net
HEALTH CAREERS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 843 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- NORTHSIDE ISD
- Total Students:
- 843
- Teachers:
- 48.92
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 843 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 50.5%
- White
- 22.9%
- Asian
- 14.7%
- Black or African American
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 70.2%
- Male
- 29.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.