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Stockton Unified School District

Health Careers Academy

#3 in Niche Standout High Schools in Stockton Area
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • 9-12
  • Stockton, CA
  • 52 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      A+
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C
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    Health Careers Academy is an above average, public, charter school located in Stockton, CA. It has 491 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 33 to 1. According to state test scores, 27% of students are at least proficient in math and 77% in reading.
    Address
    931 E Magnolia St
    Stockton, CA 95203
    Telephone
    (209) 933-7360
    Website
    stocktonusd.net/hca
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    Health Careers Academy Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    77%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    27%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1010
    67 responses
    Average ACT
    20
    24 responses
    AP Enrollment
    15%
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    Living in the Area
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      C+
    3. Housing
      C-
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $48,396
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,003
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $220,600
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    92%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.13 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.13 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 34 responses
    Report
    • Rallies
      32%
    • Rounds
      26%
    • Fall fest
      18%
    • Semi-Formal
      15%
    • Spirit Week
      9%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    491
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    81%
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.14 responses
    57%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.14 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.14 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    33:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $87,864
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    4.6%
    93%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.15 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.15 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.15 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,957/ year
    National
    $12,239
    54%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.13 responses
    46%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.13 responses
    62%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.13 responses
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    Health Careers Academy Reviews

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    Initially, I didn't want to attend that school. I'm glad I did though because if I attended anywhere else, I wouldn't have the support from my counselors and motivation to attend college. They have amazing counselors that help with scholarships and everything we need to know about college. Something I would change would be; the food, the fun activities,and field trips, and the lack of sports. This school is a challenging school so often students tend to stress out a lot. We work a lot harder than many of the schools in the district but yet we watch other high schools have fun activities. We should be awarded for our hard work.
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    My four years in HCA has allowed me to encompass PASSION. PASSION is an acronym that we live by in HCA: Professional, Academic, Strong, Service-oriented, Integrity, Optimistic, and Nurturing. I have applied PASSION in my life by taking advantage of the vast opportunities at HCA. HCA has offered plenty of opportunities whether it is the classes, teachers, extracurricular activities, or community service. Some of these classes include Medical Terminology, Intro to Health Careers, Emergency Medical Services, and PLTW courses. These classes are strongly correlated with the healthcare field. In addition to these courses, I have been exposed to medical fields through job shadowing experiences and guest speakers.
    The school is a very small school. Around only 500 students that attend the school.The Teachers are very involved with the students, and care very much about their students. Academics are very prominent at this school, and the work load is kind of hard if you don't try your hardest to do well. It is very easy to fall behind at this school if you don't stay on top of your tasks. At this school you also have to take Dual-Enrollment at San Joaquin Delta College all Four Years. Overall it is a pretty amazing school and I would recommend it to anyone who likes a challenge.