Health Sciences High and Middle College

Summary:

Health Sciences High and Middle College is a public charter high school in San Diego, California, serving 525 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Health Sciences High and Middle College District, which is ranked 903 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the school's key strengths is its very high graduation rates, with 97.2% in 2022-2023 and 99.4% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average and most nearby schools like Garfield High and Lincoln High. However, the school faces challenges in academic performance, with test scores generally below state averages, particularly in mathematics. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 36.2% in 2022-2023 is also relatively high, higher than the state average and most nearby schools.

Interestingly, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than the overall averages, while English Language Learners and students with disabilities tend to perform worse. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 78.48% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which may contribute to the academic challenges. Addressing these areas of concern, such as chronic absenteeism and supporting underperforming subgroups, could help Health Sciences High and Middle College improve overall student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 3910 University Ave. Ste. 100
       San Diego, CA  92105-7302


(619) 528-9070

District: Health Sciences High and Middle College District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1296th of 2,323 California High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  21.1 Help
Number of students:  528

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.9%
African American:
14.4%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.1% Help


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Compare Details Health Sciences High and Middle College ranks worse than 55.8% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Health Sciences High and Middle College who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Health Sciences High and Middle College:

SchoolDigger ranks Health Sciences High and Middle College 1296th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Health Sciences High and Middle College in the ranking list.)

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Health Sciences High and Middle College District:

SchoolDigger ranks Health Sciences High and Middle College District 903rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Health Sciences High and Middle College

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Rank History for all students at Health Sciences High and Middle College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.46 965th 2133 54.8%
2021 45.44 677th 1290 47.5%
2022 34.28 1320th 2123 37.8%
2023 34.65 1285th 2348 45.3%
2024 34.45 1296th 2323 44.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Health Sciences High and Middle College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.36 173rd 467 63.0%
2022 77.71 70th 1044 93.3%
2023 30.05 808th 1323 38.9%
2024 28.25 913th 1350 32.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Health Sciences High and Middle College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.26 1092nd 1547 29.4%
2024 58.98 335th 1534 78.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Health Sciences High and Middle College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.51 967th 1937 50.1%
2021 41.98 677th 1126 39.9%
2022 34.85 1252nd 1943 35.6%
2023 38.98 1162nd 2247 48.3%
2024 30.58 1411th 2235 36.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Health Sciences High and Middle College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.68 881st 1833 51.9%
2021 33.88 721st 1054 31.6%
2022 33.52 1195th 1858 35.7%
2023 37.93 1147th 2118 45.8%
2024 33.15 1271st 2098 39.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Health Sciences High and Middle College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.33 221st 1117 80.2%
2021 22.10 488th 555 12.1%
2022 22.02 1053rd 1161 9.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Health Sciences High and Middle College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.27 994th 1880 47.1%
2021 49.88 510th 1122 54.5%
2022 28.85 1319th 1916 31.2%
2023 28.00 1389th 2207 37.1%
2024 33.33 1235th 2172 43.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Health Sciences High and Middle College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.02 263rd 592 55.6%
2022 44.45 244th 522 53.3%
2023 46.32 336th 720 53.3%
2024 25.02 557th 721 22.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Health Sciences High and Middle College

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.95 688th 1814 62.1%
2022 34.59 1214th 1861 34.8%
2023 42.24 1051st 2142 50.9%
2024 37.97 1181st 2125 44.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Health Sciences High and Middle College

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 28 114 26 384 0 1 22 0 575
2020 28 109 34 407 0 0 29 0 607
2021 28 118 31 391 1 1 45 0 615
2022 18 110 33 409 1 2 25 0 598
2023 11 88 26 371 2 2 25 0 525
2024 12 76 20 385 2 3 30 0 528

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Health Sciences High and Middle College

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 575 27.5 20.9 69.9
2020 607 n/a n/a 72.5
2021 615 29.0 21.2 70.7
2022 598 30.0 19.9 71.7
2023 525 25.0 20.9 78.5
2024 528 24.9 21.1 74.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Health Sciences High and Middle College

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 575 27.5 20.9 69.9
2020 607 n/a n/a 72.5
2021 615 29.0 21.2 70.7
2022 598 30.0 19.9 71.7
2023 525 25.0 20.9 78.5
2024 528 24.9 21.1 74.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Health Sciences High and Middle College

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 965th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1285th of 2348 High schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Health Sciences High and Middle College)5740
 17%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Health Sciences High and Middle College)17.27
 10.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Health Sciences High and Middle College)1822.9
 4.9%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students575525
 8.7%
African American11488
 22.8%
American Indian02
Asian2626
Hispanic384371
 3.4%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White2811
 60.7%
Two or More Races2225
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.9%78.5%
 8.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 528 students attended Health Sciences High and Middle College.

Health Sciences High and Middle College ranks 1296th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Health Sciences High and Middle College are 73% Hispanic, 14% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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