Health Careers Academy

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Health Careers Academy ranks 727 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Health Careers Academy is a public charter high school located in Stockton, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 407 students. The school is part of the Stockton Unified School District, which is ranked 1289 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Health Careers Academy consistently outperforms the Stockton Unified School District and the state of California in standardized test scores across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 65.06% of 11th-grade students at Health Careers Academy were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 45.32% for Stockton Unified and 55.73% for California. The school's performance is particularly strong in ELA, with 65-70% of students scoring proficient or better in recent years, compared to around 30% for Stockton Unified. Health Careers Academy also has consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 97.0% to 99.2% in recent years, significantly outperforming the district's graduation rate of 85.9%.

Compared to other traditional public high schools in the Stockton Unified School District, such as Edison High, Franklin High, and Stockton High, Health Careers Academy significantly outperforms these schools in academic achievement, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. The school's proximity to another top-performing charter school, Stockton Early College Academy, presents opportunities for collaboration and learning. While Health Careers Academy has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, the school's overall performance is impressive and it stands out as a high-performing public charter school within the Stockton Unified School District.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

931 East Magnolia St.
Stockton, CA 95203-2243

(209) 933-7360

District: Stockton Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
727^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,162

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 407

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.6%

Asian:

12.0%

African American:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Health Careers Academy ranks better than 68.7% of high schools in California. It also ranks 4^th among 11 ranked high schools in the Stockton Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.88. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Health Careers Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.6%), Asian (12%), African American (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Health Careers Academy is 18.5, which is the 4^th best among 11 high schools in the Stockton Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Health Careers Academy employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Health Careers Academy is $10,162, which is the 4^th highest among 11 high schools in the Stockton Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Health Careers Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Health Careers Academy 727^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Health Careers Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Stockton Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Stockton Unified 1289^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Health Careers Academy

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Rank History for all students at Health Careers Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2013	32.88	1241^st	2426	48.8%
2015	57.03	813^th	1994	59.2%
2016	54.97	896^th	2039	56.1%
2017	69.98	604^th	2021	70.1%
2018	52.73	954^th	2017	52.7%
2019	73.30	483^rd	2133	77.4%
2021	56.38	505^th	1290	60.9%
2022	62.66	660^th	2123	68.9%
2023	61.02	633^rd	2348	73.0%
2024	55.88	727^th	2323	68.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Health Careers Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	58.75	750^th	1862	59.7%
2019	73.18	412^th	1937	78.7%
2021	66.03	319^th	1126	71.7%
2022	69.16	459^th	1943	76.4%
2023	63.57	556^th	2247	75.3%
2024	71.95	381^st	2235	83.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Health Careers Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	48.19	938^th	1760	46.7%
2019	61.38	614^th	1833	66.5%
2021	45.66	561^st	1054	46.8%
2022	58.14	655^th	1858	64.7%
2023	59.09	626^th	2118	70.4%
2024	44.70	953^rd	2098	54.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Health Careers Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	43.58	1039^th	1834	43.3%
2019	88.73	175^th	1880	90.7%
2021	64.34	349^th	1122	68.9%
2022	65.36	555^th	1916	71.0%
2023	60.15	608^th	2207	72.5%
2024	75.64	374^th	2172	82.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Health Careers Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	14.99	504^th	581	13.3%
2019	77.41	123^rd	582	78.9%
2022	2.94	562^nd	581	3.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Health Careers Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	54.54	806^th	1742	53.7%
2019	75.02	349^th	1814	80.8%
2022	75.14	345^th	1861	81.5%
2023	70.18	425^th	2142	80.2%
2024	61.94	559^th	2125	73.7%

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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 Careers Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2012	15	10	9	81	3	2	3	0	123
2013	22	17	32	164	6	2	0	0	243
2014	25	32	56	261	14	5	2	0	395
2015	31	35	83	300	10	8	6	0	473
2016	27	36	82	301	8	8	4	0	466
2017	32	29	80	322	13	11	4	0	491
2018	32	31	74	328	8	10	4	0	487
2019	26	31	61	360	6	7	3	0	494
2020	22	29	64	352	6	5	6	0	484
2021	19	25	60	340	4	3	5	0	456
2022	15	21	55	324	4	3	5	0	427
2023	10	18	49	320	2	2	5	1	407

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 Careers Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	123	3.0	39.9	n/a
2013	243	7.3	33.1	75.3
2014	395	13.5	29.2	81.3
2015	473	16.0	29.5	82.5
2016	466	15.0	31.0	75.8
2017	491	15.0	32.5	81.3
2018	487	16.0	30.2	70.6
2019	494	18.3	26.9	63.4
2020	484	n/a	n/a	66.7
2021	456	23.0	19.8	74.1
2022	427	22.3	19.1	79.2
2023	407	22.0	18.5	72.7

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 Careers Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	123	3.0	39.9	n/a
2013	243	7.3	33.1	75.3
2014	395	13.5	29.2	81.3
2015	473	16.0	29.5	82.5
2016	466	15.0	31.0	75.8
2017	491	15.0	32.5	81.3
2018	487	16.0	30.2	70.6
2019	494	18.3	26.9	63.4
2020	484	n/a	n/a	66.7
2021	456	23.0	19.8	74.1
2022	427	22.3	19.1	79.2
2023	407	22.0	18.5	72.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Health Careers Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$10,162

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Health Careers Academy

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 483^rd of 2133 High schools	Ranks 633^rd of 2348 High schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Health Careers Academy)	77.2	69.8	7.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Stockton Unified)	44.1	41.1	3%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Health Careers Academy)	34.7	20.8	13.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Stockton Unified)	18.9	11.7	7.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Health Careers Academy)	29.1	30.2	1.1%
11th Grade Science (Stockton Unified)	13.8	16.1	2.3%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	494	407	17.6%
African American	31	18	41.9%
American Indian	6	2	66.7%
Asian	61	49	19.7%
Hispanic	360	320	11.1%
Pacific Islander	7	2	71.4%
White	26	10	61.5%
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.4%	72.7%	9.4%

Schools Near Health Careers Academy

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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 Careers Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	931 East Magnolia St.	Stockton	95203	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7360	407	22	18.5	72.7%	10 (2.5%)	18 (4.4%)	320 (78.6%)	49 (12.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)	55.9	727^th of 2323 public high schools	68.7%		61	633^rd of 2348 public high schools	73.0%	94			31.3		31.3				65.1	65.1				14.5	14.5	$10,162
Stockton Early College Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	349 East Vine St.	Stockton	95202	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7370	428	15	28.7	59.6%	20 (4.7%)	12 (2.8%)	205 (47.9%)	175 (40.9%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.6%)	94.1	94^th of 2323 public high schools	96.0%		93.4	117^th of 2348 public high schools	95.0%	23			53.6		53.6				89.7	89.7				59.8	59.8	$10,153
Jane Frederick High	Public	9-12	1141 East Weber Ave.	Stockton	95205	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7340	189	11	16.4	88.4%	6 (3.2%)	34 (18.0%)	132 (69.8%)	10 (5.3%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	7.3	2233^rd of 2323 public high schools	3.9%		7.8	2211^th of 2348 public high schools	5.8%	22			0.0	0.0	0.0				5.2	5.2				0.0	0.0	$15,066
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	2050 West Ln.	Stockton	95205	San Joaquin County	Aspire Langston Hughes Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 943-2389	770	27	29.0	65.8%	30 (3.9%)	121 (15.7%)	495 (64.3%)	57 (7.4%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	58 (7.5%)	23.7	1584^th of 2323 public high schools	31.8%		29.6	1425^th of 2348 public high schools	39.3%	159	12.1			22.4	16.4	19.7	17.0	22.8	43.7	24.5	14.5	5.9	8.8	15.7	11.0
Stockton Collegiate International Secondary	Public, Charter	6-12	400 E. Main St.	Stockton	95202	San Joaquin County	Stockton Collegiate International Secondary District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 390-9861	449	23	19.3	32.3%	42 (9.4%)	32 (7.1%)	264 (58.8%)	70 (15.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (8.7%)	40.4	1118^th of 2323 public high schools	51.9%		49	889^th of 2348 public high schools	62.1%	229	18.7	31.4			24.4	31.2	48.0	40.0	66.7	44.3	10.3	20.6	6.7	18.8	13.5
Weber Institute	Public	9-12	302 West Weber Ave.	Stockton	95203	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7330	378	22	17.4	72.8%	16 (4.2%)	14 (3.7%)	304 (80.4%)	35 (9.3%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	70	481^st of 2323 public high schools	79.3%		60.9	638^th of 2348 public high schools	72.8%	157			41.2		41.2				70.6	70.6				24.7	24.7	$9,810
Stockton High	Public	9-12	22 South Van Buren St.	Stockton	95202	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7365	135	5	26.9	67.4%	7 (5.2%)	16 (11.9%)	94 (69.6%)	7 (5.2%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (6.7%)	10.1	2010^th of 2323 public high schools	13.5%		16	1804^th of 2348 public high schools	23.2%	206			3.1		3.1				17.1	17.1				0.0	0.0	$9,663
Edison High	Public	9-12	100 West Dr. Martin Luther Kin	Stockton	95206	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7425	2,558	105	24.2	73.7%	32 (1.3%)	274 (10.7%)	1,866 (72.9%)	280 (10.9%)	33 (1.3%)	16 (0.6%)	54 (2.1%)	28.1	1470^th of 2323 public high schools	36.7%		24.7	1576^th of 2348 public high schools	32.9%	106			13.5		13.5				38.8	38.8				10.5	10.5	$8,774
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies	Public	9-12	1670 East Sixth St.	Stockton	95206	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7190	206	14	15.0	71.4%	2 (1.0%)	6 (2.9%)	182 (88.3%)	10 (4.9%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	43.6	1032^nd of 2323 public high schools	55.6%		14.9	1840^th of 2348 public high schools	21.6%	808			26.7		25.5				51.1	51.1				11.1	11.1	$12,017
Franklin High	Public	6-12	4600 East Fremont St.	Stockton	95215	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7435	2,284	105	21.8	68.9%	90 (3.9%)	102 (4.5%)	1,902 (83.3%)	105 (4.6%)	25 (1.1%)	6 (0.3%)	49 (2.1%)	22.5	1618^th of 2323 public high schools	30.3%		23.4	1608^th of 2348 public high schools	31.5%	10	14.6		0.0	0.0	6.4	51.6	19.4	30.8	31.4	31.8	31.3	10.0	9.8	8.3	10.2	$8,633

Frequently Asked Questions about Health Careers Academy

How many students attend Health Careers Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended Health Careers Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Health Careers Academy?

Students at Health Careers Academy are 79% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 4% African American, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is Health Careers Academy a good school?

Health Careers Academy ranks 727^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Health Careers Academy in?

Stockton Unified

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