Health Sciences High and Middle College

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

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:
1296^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 20.9

Number of students: 525

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.7%

African American:

16.8%

Asian:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Health Sciences High and Middle College ranks worse than 55.8% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.45. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Health Sciences High and Middle College freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Health Sciences High and Middle College:

SchoolDigger ranks Health Sciences High and Middle College 1296^th 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 903^rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2019	50.46	965^th	2133	54.8%
2021	45.44	677^th	1290	47.5%
2022	34.28	1320^th	2123	37.8%
2023	34.65	1285^th	2348	45.3%
2024	34.45	1296^th	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
2021	50.36	173^rd	467	63.0%
2022	77.71	70^th	1044	93.3%
2023	30.05	808^th	1323	38.9%
2024	28.25	913^th	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	1092^nd	1547	29.4%
2024	58.98	335^th	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
2019	48.51	967^th	1937	50.1%
2021	41.98	677^th	1126	39.9%
2022	34.85	1252^nd	1943	35.6%
2023	38.98	1162^nd	2247	48.3%
2024	30.58	1411^th	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
2019	48.68	881^st	1833	51.9%
2021	33.88	721^st	1054	31.6%
2022	33.52	1195^th	1858	35.7%
2023	37.93	1147^th	2118	45.8%
2024	33.15	1271^st	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
2019	67.33	221^st	1117	80.2%
2021	22.10	488^th	555	12.1%
2022	22.02	1053^rd	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
2019	44.27	994^th	1880	47.1%
2021	49.88	510^th	1122	54.5%
2022	28.85	1319^th	1916	31.2%
2023	28.00	1389^th	2207	37.1%
2024	33.33	1235^th	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
2019	50.02	263^rd	592	55.6%
2022	44.45	244^th	522	53.3%
2023	46.32	336^th	720	53.3%
2024	25.02	557^th	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
2019	57.95	688^th	1814	62.1%
2022	34.59	1214^th	1861	34.8%
2023	42.24	1051^st	2142	50.9%
2024	37.97	1181^st	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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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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	Total
2019	28	114	26	384	0	1	22	575
2020	28	109	34	407	0	0	29	607
2021	28	118	31	391	1	1	45	615
2022	18	110	33	409	1	2	25	598
2023	11	88	26	371	2	2	25	525

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

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

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 965^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1285^th 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)	57	40	17%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Health Sciences High and Middle College)	17.2	7	10.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (Health Sciences High and Middle College)	18	22.9	4.9%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	575	525	8.7%
African American	114	88	22.8%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	26	26
Hispanic	384	371	3.4%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	28	11	60.7%
Two or More Races	22	25	13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.9%	78.5%	8.6%

Schools Near Health Sciences High and Middle College

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Health Sciences High and Middle College	Public, Charter	9-12	3910 University Ave. Ste. 100	San Diego	92105	San Diego County	Health Sciences High and Middle College District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 528-9070	525	25	20.9	78.5%	11 (2.1%)	88 (16.8%)	371 (70.7%)	26 (5.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	25 (4.8%)	34.5	1296^th of 2323 public high schools	44.2%		34.6	1285^th of 2348 public high schools	45.3%	11		5.1	20.8	12.9	14.1				47.7	47.7				17.0	17.0
Hoover High	Public	9-12	4474 El Cajon Blvd.	San Diego	92115	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 344-4500	2,265	99	22.9	80.6%	39 (1.7%)	165 (7.3%)	1,756 (77.5%)	263 (11.6%)	1 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	38 (1.7%)	31.2	1393^rd of 2323 public high schools	40.0%		33.7	1312^th of 2348 public high schools	44.1%	81			19.0	0.0	18.1				41.6	41.6				8.0	8.0	$7,838
City Heights Preparatory Charter	Public, Charter	6-12	4260 54th St.	San Diego	92115	San Diego County	City Heights Preparatory Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 795-3137	141	9	15.6	92.9%	28 (19.9%)	40 (28.4%)	60 (42.6%)	11 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	14.1	1837^th of 2323 public high schools	20.9%		13.9	1873^rd of 2348 public high schools	20.2%	36	8.3			9.1	8.7	18.2	6.7	20.8	29.2	18.0	9.1	6.7	8.3	4.2	7.0
San Diego Virtual	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	600 West Broadway Ste. 230	San Diego	92101	San Diego County	San Diego Virtual District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(619) 713-7271	398	24	16.5	64.8%	96 (24.1%)	13 (3.3%)	212 (53.3%)	13 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	55 (13.8%)	63.4	569^th of 2323 public high schools	75.5%		44.2	1008^th of 2348 public high schools	57.1%	439			26.9		25.9				54.2	51.1				45.8	43.3
Crawford High	Public	9-12	4191 Colts Way	San Diego	92115	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 362-3700	1,193	55	21.7	86.6%	24 (2.0%)	353 (29.6%)	550 (46.1%)	217 (18.2%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	40 (3.4%)	34.4	1298^th of 2323 public high schools	44.1%		33.4	1321^st of 2348 public high schools	43.7%	23			15.9	10.3	15.4				47.9	47.9				10.8	10.8	$8,914
Gompers Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	1005 47th St.	San Diego	92102	San Diego County	Gompers Preparatory Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 263-2171	1,279	42	30.7	83.7%	14 (1.1%)	62 (4.8%)	1,152 (90.1%)	45 (3.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	34.8	1287^th of 2323 public high schools	44.6%		21	1675^th of 2348 public high schools	28.7%	388	17.6		28.7		22.8	35.8	36.5	26.2	59.9	39.2	18.2	15.3	6.1	9.0	12.5
Garfield High	Public	9-12	1255 16th St.	San Diego	92101	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 362-4500	208	20	10.2	91.3%	10 (4.8%)	11 (5.3%)	177 (85.1%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.4%)	9.5	2057^th of 2323 public high schools	11.5%					(n/a)			0.0		0.0				18.8	18.8				0.0	0.0	$20,827
San Diego High	Public	9-12	1405 Park Blvd.	San Diego	92101	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 560-4610	2,105	106	19.9	62.4%	334 (15.9%)	147 (7.0%)	1,481 (70.4%)	46 (2.2%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	93 (4.4%)	43.3	1040^th of 2323 public high schools	55.2%		47.1	935^th of 2348 public high schools	60.2%	105			22.1	25.0	22.2				46.7	46.7				19.8	19.8	$8,182
East Village Middle College High	Public	9-12	1313 Park Blvd.	San Diego	92101	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 362-4769	109	8	13.6	73.4%	20 (18.3%)	3 (2.8%)	74 (67.9%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	7 (6.4%)	77.8	358^th of 2323 public high schools	84.6%		75.3	409^th of 2348 public high schools	82.6%	51				25.0	26.3				78.6	78.6				42.9	42.9	$16,408
Lincoln High	Public	9-12	4777 Imperial Ave.	San Diego	92113	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 266-6500	1,407	58	24.1	76.0%	28 (2.0%)	272 (19.3%)	976 (69.4%)	53 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.0%)	61 (4.3%)	16	1785^th of 2323 public high schools	23.2%		15.1	1832^nd of 2348 public high schools	22.0%	47			6.5	5.1	6.4				26.2	26.2				4.8	4.8	$9,563

Frequently Asked Questions about Health Sciences High and Middle College

How many students attend Health Sciences High and Middle College?

In the 2022-23 school year, 525 students attended Health Sciences High and Middle College.

Is Health Sciences High and Middle College a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Health Sciences High and Middle College?

Students at Health Sciences High and Middle College are 71% Hispanic, 17% African American, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% White.

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