Health Careers High School
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Welcome to Health Careers
- 2019-2021 Great Schools College Success Award
- 2022 Niche Ranked #1 Best Magnet High Schools in San Antonio Area
- 2022 US News Best High Schools (#3 in San Antonio; #10 in Texas; #102 in Nation)
- Class of 2022 earned $11,644,514 in scholarship offers
All students at Health Careers High School will take their core classes along with Principles of Health Science and can then choose to focus on one of these strands of education:
Health Diagnostics | Healthcare Therapeutic |
Students may also take Advanced Placement and Dual Credit classes to earn credit for college coursework concurrent with a high school course. Students earn credit through Northwest Vista College, and the credit can transfer to all public colleges and universities in Texas.
Internship/Externship Opportunities – Students at Health Careers High School have many opportunities for internships and externships including those in medical, research, dental, pharmaceutical, or related career fields at the following locations:
- University Hospital
- UT Health Science Center
- Methodist Specialty Transplant Hospital
- UTSA
Application Timeline
- November 18, 2024: Online application opens
- January 21, 2025: Deadline to submit applications
- January 31, 2025: Acceptance/waitlist letters emailed
- February 7, 2025: Deadline for families to accept/decline
Magnet Fairs
- December 2, 2024
- Northside Sports Gym, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Shuttle service begins at 5:30 p.m. from Hobby and Rudder, with additional service from Zachry Middle School to the Northside Sports Gym.
- Shuttle service begins at 5:30 p.m. from Hobby and Rudder, with additional service from Zachry Middle School to the Northside Sports Gym.
- December 9, 2024:
- Paul Taylor Field House for High School Magnets, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Northside Activity Center for Middle School Magnets, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Shuttle service starts at 5:30 p.m. from Ross and Neff, with additional shuttles from Rayburn, Jones, and Pease to the Paul Taylor Field House.
- A shuttle will run from the Paul Taylor Field House stadium parking lot to the Northside Activity Center for families in need of assistance.
Open Houses
- December 16, 2024: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- January 11, 2025: 10:00am - 11:30am
- January 16, 2025: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Mission
Engage all students in rich academics focused on meaningful applications of medical knowledge and skills.
Vision
Every student grows in compassion, integrity, and excellence.
Honors & Distinctions
With a focus on excellence, our campus has earned recognitions for its commitment to high standards in education. These awards reflect our ongoing dedication to supporting student growth and achievement.