Summary:
Health Sciences High and Middle College District in San Diego operates a single high school, Health Sciences High and Middle College, serving grades 9-12 in an area with significant economic need, where over 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
This school presents a unique profile, achieving exceptional success in keeping students on track to graduate while facing clear academic challenges. Its graduation rate of 98.5% is outstanding and far exceeds the state average, and its student dropout rate is remarkably low. However, standardized test scores, especially in mathematics, are significantly below state averages, and chronic student absenteeism is a pressing concern, which has contributed to a recent decline in the school's statewide ranking.
For parents, Health Sciences High and Middle College demonstrates a strong commitment to seeing students through to graduation with a focused, career-oriented curriculum in the health sciences. The data suggests the school provides effective support systems for student retention. Families should be aware of the academic proficiency gaps and high absenteeism rate, and may want to inquire about the specific supports in place for core subject instruction and attendance improvement to ensure students are building essential skills for life after high school.
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