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Health Sciences High and Middle College

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

About Health Sciences High and Middle College

Health Sciences High and Middle College is a public charter school in San Diego that only serves grades 9–12. It is known as one of the best schools for preparing students for careers in health care because it offers unique internships and the chance to go to college at the same time. The school has a 98% minority population and 74% of its students are considered economically disadvantaged. With a student-to-teacher ratio of about 25:1, the school offers a focused and professional place to learn. According to academic performance data, 40% of students are good at reading and 7% are good at math. The school makes it easy for students to take the SAT and ACT as part of its college-readiness program. This makes sure that graduates are ready for college. The school is in an area with strong ties to local hospitals and clinics, and it is one of the best schools for combining vocational and academic education. Its main strengths are that it focuses on a specific industry and is dedicated to giving students real-world experiences that help them make the transition from high school to the health science professions, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Health Sciences High and Middle College Contact Information

Address

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

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Phone

(619) 528-9070

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 7%
Reading 40%
State average proficiency is 7% in Math and 40% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
528
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6180 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Health Sciences High and Middle College

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.27%
Asian 3.79%
Hispanic 72.92%
Black 14.39%
Two+ Races 5.68%
Native Am. 0.38%
White
2.27%
Asian
3.79%
Hispanic
72.92%
Black
14.39%
Two+ Races
5.68%
Native Am.
0.38%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 528
52.84%
279 Female
47.16%
249 Male

Student Population

528 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

264 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Health Sciences High and Middle College has recently added to its one-of-a-kind clinical internship program, which gives students the chance to work directly with Sharp HealthCare. The school is also adding a new biotechnology lab curriculum for the 2025–2026 school year. This will give students access to cutting-edge tools for molecular research. Also, the campus has started a special SAT prep workshop that combines health-themed literacy to help students get ready for four-year colleges.

FAQ

Q1. Does Health Sciences High and Middle College offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Health Sciences High and Middle College gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q2. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Q3. Are there ways to get better at school?

Ans. Yes, advanced classes and projects make students work hard in school and think for themselves.

Q4. Are there any programs that are creative?

Ans. Yes, students can be creative through practical activities music, drama, and visual arts.

Q5. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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