Health Sciences High And Middle College

About Health Sciences High And Middle College

Health Sciences High and Middle College (HSHMC) is an innovative public school located in San Diego, California. It is a unique, project-based learning environment that focuses on health sciences and prepares students for college and career success. HSHMC is part of the San Diego Unified School District and is a charter school.
At HSHMC, students learn through project-based learning, which allows them to explore their interests in health sciences. The school offers a variety of courses, such as anatomy and physiology, nutrition and dietetics, medical terminology, and health informatics. In addition, students can participate in internships, work on research projects, and participate in field trips to local hospitals and medical institutions.
The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and theater. The school also has a variety of student clubs and organizations, such as the Health Sciences Student Association and the Health Sciences Honor Society.
HSHMC is a great place for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the health sciences. The school provides students with a unique learning experience and the opportunity to explore their interests in the health sciences.

Address:	3910 Univ Ave. Ste. 100 San Diego, CA 92105
Phone:	(619) 528-9070
Site:	hshmc.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	615 students

Overview Health Sciences High And Middle College

Health Sciences High And Middle College serves 615 students in grades 9-12.
Health Sciences High And Middle College placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Health Sciences High And Middle College

Health Sciences High And Middle College is ranked within the bottom 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 Sciences High And Middle College is 0.55, 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.