Very Good
#2235 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 23% in state
Health Sciences High and Middle College
High School · Health Sciences High and Middle College District · San Diego, CA
A charter high school in San Diego, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.
3910 University Ave. Ste. 100, San Diego, CA 92105
- Math 17% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Health Sciences High and Middle College score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 32% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Health Sciences High and Middle College sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,174
Median home value
$593,800
Median rent
$1,687/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
32.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,105 | Compare → |
| Children's Creative and Performing Arts AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| St Augustine High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 743 | Compare → |
| AlbaEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.4 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Health Sciences High and Middle College District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,688NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Health Sciences High and Middle College is listed in Health Sciences High and Middle College District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Health Sciences High and Middle College
Health Sciences High and Middle College is a public high school in San Diego, CA, part of Health Sciences High and Middle College District, serving approximately 528 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,235 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Health Sciences High and Middle College
What grades does Health Sciences High and Middle College serve?
Health Sciences High and Middle College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Health Sciences High and Middle College?
Health Sciences High and Middle College has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Health Sciences High and Middle College?
The student-teacher ratio at Health Sciences High and Middle College is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Health Sciences High and Middle College rank in CA?
Health Sciences High and Middle College ranks #2,235 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Health Sciences High and Middle College's MySchoolScout rating?
Health Sciences High and Middle College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Health Sciences High and Middle College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Health Sciences High and Middle College has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Health Sciences High and Middle College a charter school?
Yes, Health Sciences High and Middle College is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Health Sciences High and Middle College a Title I school?
No, Health Sciences High and Middle College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Health Sciences High and Middle College?
74.1% of students at Health Sciences High and Middle College qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (619) 528-9070
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 92105)
- 71,284
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92105; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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