HEALTH SCIENCES MIDDLE SCHOOL

Health Sciences Middle is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 129 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 5 teachers, Health Sciences Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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 Sciences Middle School (HSMS), located in San Diego, is a specialized charter school that serves as a bridge to the renowned Health Sciences High and Middle College. The school is deeply committed to a "health-focused" curriculum, integrating rigorous academic standards with real-world applications in medical and health-related fields. By fostering a culture of high expectations and community support, the school aims to prepare students for both high school success and future careers in the healthcare industry or other professional sectors.

The educational model at HSMS emphasizes character development, collaboration, and critical thinking. Because of its affiliation with the broader Health Sciences school network, students benefit from a unique environment that prioritizes mentorship and hands-on learning experiences. By utilizing its location on University Avenue, the school actively engages with the local community to provide students with a holistic education that balances technical knowledge with personal growth and civic responsibility.

For more information, contact Health Sciences Middle at (619) 528-9070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3910 Univ Ave. Ste. 100
San Diego, CA 92102-7302
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HEALTH SCIENCES MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in San Diego, CA with about 129 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
San Diego Unified
District:
San Diego Unified
Total Students:
129
Teachers:
5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 129 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HEALTH SCIENCES MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.0%
Black or African American
11.6%
Two or more races
7.8%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
White
0.8%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.