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  1. Academics
    A
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    A+
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A-
  6. Health & Safety
    A+
  7. Administration
    A+
  8. Sports
    C-
  9. Food
    B+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B
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Health Careers High School is an elite, public, magnet school located in San Antonio, TX. It has 841 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 90% of students are at least proficient in math and 99% in reading.
Address
4646 Hamilton Wolfe
San Antonio, TX 78229
Telephone
(210) 397-5400
Website
nisd.net

Health Careers High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
99%
Percent Proficient - Math
90%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1230
283 responses
Average ACT
28
67 responses
AP Enrollment
35%
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Living in the Area
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Crime & Safety
    C
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Cost of Living
    B+
  4. Good for Families
    A-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$48,183
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$882
National
$949
Median Home Value
$121,100
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
90%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.42 responses
Poll
86%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.42 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 161 responses
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  • Powder Puff
    29%
  • HOSA competitions
    12%
  • Week of welcome (WOW Week)
    12%
  • MORP
    12%
  • PROM
    9%
  • All of the students and teachers are involved.
    9%
  • Asian Festival
    7%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
841
Free or Reduced Lunch
29%
96%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.49 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.49 responses
22%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.49 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$51,061
Teachers in First/Second Year
7.5%
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.67 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.67 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.67 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
—
Boys Athletic Participation
—
Expenses Per Student
$10,028/ year
National
$12,239
84%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.68 responses
47%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.68 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.68 responses
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Going to Health Careers is probably my best educational decision I've made in my life thus far. I've made so many connections with my teachers and peers, and fitting in isn't really a problem as it is so diverse. Academically speaking, HC has prepared me for college way more than any other normal high school would have been able to. Everyone is so helpful and we all understand each other as we all go through the same struggles with school. There are no team sports so we do miss out on "normal" high school experiences like homecoming and football games, however, in the sports we do have we are the absolute best! Personally, I am on the bowling team and our Varsity Girls are the most dedicated and talented in our city having traveled to Nationals for the past 3 years. I definitely recommend sending students there if education is first and foremost for them and their families.
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Health Careers High School provided a close-knit and motivated environment that pushed me to succeed academically, alongside my diverse peers. Although the school lacks in size, sports, and certain resources many larger schools possess, the quality of education received at this school and the supportive environment certainly makes those factors less significant!
Health Careers High School is like no other high school. It is very small, so you will get to know everyone by your senior year. The small setting of this school allows for great communication with students and teachers. Tutoring is very accessible and classroom procedures are generally interactive concerning the students. However, like all schools, it is not perfect. What lacks is the sports and overall infrastructure of the school. This school is very old and is in need of desperate renovation. Also, the district seems to be confused on what to spend money on, as instead of getting an auditorium or increasing the size of the lunch room, they buy flat-screen TVs.