HEALTH CAREERS H S

4646 HAMILTON WOLFE
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

904 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Health Careers High School (HCHS), located in San Antonio’s Medical Center district, is a prestigious magnet school within the Northside Independent School District (NISD). It is designed specifically for students with a focused interest in pursuing careers in the medical and health-related fields. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment, which emphasizes science, mathematics, and specialized health-science coursework, often allowing students to participate in clinical rotations and gain hands-on experience in real-world healthcare settings.

Because it is a magnet program, HCHS draws highly motivated students from across the district who must meet specific admission criteria to attend. Beyond its challenging curriculum, the school maintains a strong reputation for academic excellence, frequently ranking among the top high schools in Texas. By fostering a culture of professional development and academic intensity, Health Careers High School effectively prepares its graduates for success in competitive university programs and professional paths in medicine, nursing, research, and allied health.

904

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HEALTH CAREERS H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	409
Black	45
Asian	275
Two or More	37
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
409 (45.2%)
Asian
275 (30.4%)
White
134 (14.8%)
Black
45 (5.0%)
Two or More
37 (4.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NORTHSIDE ISD
Phone:	(210)397-5400
Website:	http://nisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	904
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 242

Grade 10 218

Grade 11 228

Grade 12 216