Health Sciences High and Middle College

Health Sciences High and Middle College, a modestly sized senior high in San Diego, California, overseen by Health Sciences High and Middle College District, caters to 535 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 838 students per school, that is 36% smaller than typical.

Operationally, Health Sciences High and Middle College answers to Health Sciences High and Middle College District, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

Demographically, Health Sciences High and Middle College shows that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 76% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school shows 13% Black, 5% multiracial, 3% Asian, 2% White. That is considerably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 35%.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Health Sciences High and Middle College has 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 20.6:1. The state averages around 18.2:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 72% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, San Diego County runs at roughly 54%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

In the area at large, San Diego County reports that the typical household earns roughly $106,268 per year, about 43% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Health Sciences High and Middle College is one of 766 public schools in San Diego County (combined enrollment of about 467,437 students).

Nearest neighbor: Cherokee Point Elementary, around 0.2 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in an inner-city setting. As a public charter, Health Sciences High and Middle College runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Health Sciences High and Middle College typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.