Serving 908 students in grades 9-12, Health Careers High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 908 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 98% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Health Careers High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Health Careers High School's student population of 908 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
908 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Health Careers High School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Health Careers High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 8079 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
5%
Hispanic
52%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
16%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Health Careers High School's ranking?
Health Careers High School is ranked #14 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Health Careers High School often compared to?
Health Careers High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus, International School Of America by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 98% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Health Careers High School?
The graduation rate of Health Careers High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Health Careers High School?
908 students attend Health Careers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Health Careers High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Health Careers High School?
Health Careers High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Health Careers High School offer ?
Health Careers High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Health Careers High School part of?
Health Careers High School is part of Northside ISD School District.
School Reviews
5 3/27/2020
Challenging curriculum with lots of college-focused elective choices. Teachers with excellent qualifications who really care.
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