Northside Health Careers High School is a magnet school in San Antonio's Northside Independent School District for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the health professions. HCHS attracts students from school districts all across Bexar County and some from as far as Hondo, Texas.
Serving 904 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 904 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 97% (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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Health Careers High School's student population of 904 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
904 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
School Motto
Engage all students in rich academics focused on meaningful applications of medical knowledge and skills.
School Rankings
Health Careers High School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Health Careers High School is 0.68, 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
#50 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
31%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Blue, White
School Mascot
Phoenix
Source: 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 #50 out of 8,096 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 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 44% TX state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 90.3%.
How many students attend Health Careers High School?
904 students attend Health Careers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Health Careers High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 15% 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 Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Health Careers High School located?
Health Careers High School is located in the Northwest Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 30 other public schools located in Northwest Side.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Challenging curriculum with lots of college-focused elective choices. Teachers with excellent qualifications who really care.
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