Health Careers Academy
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Health Careers Academy
The Health Careers Academy is an innovative program designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in the health care industry. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers topics such as medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, health care law, and medical ethics. Students gain hands-on experience in the classroom, as well as in clinical settings. The program also provides students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience through internships and externships with local health care organizations.
The Health Careers Academy is open to students of all ages and backgrounds. Students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in the health care industry. The program provides students with the opportunity to learn from and interact with experienced health care professionals. Through the program, students gain valuable insight into the workings of the health care industry and develop the skills needed to be successful in the field.
The Health Careers Academy is an excellent way for students to gain the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in the health care industry. The program provides students with the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and gain real-world experience. The program also provides students with the opportunity to explore their interests and develop the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a successful career in the health care industry.
Address:
931 E. Magnolia St.
Stockton, CA 95203Phone:
(209) 933-7360
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
456 students
Overview Health Careers Academy
Health Careers Academy serves 456 students in grades 9-12.
Health Careers Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Health Careers Academy
Health Careers Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Health Careers Academy is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.