Serving 410 students in grades 9-12, Health Careers Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Health Careers Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Health Careers Academy's student population of 410 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
410 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Motto
To graduate every student college, career, and community ready.
School Rankings
Health Careers Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Health Careers Academy is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3525 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Stockton Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Health Careers Academy's ranking?
Health Careers Academy is ranked #3525 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Health Careers Academy?
The graduation rate of Health Careers Academy is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Health Careers Academy?
410 students attend Health Careers Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Health Careers Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Health Careers Academy?
Health Careers Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Health Careers Academy offer ?
Health Careers Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Health Careers Academy part of?
Health Careers Academy is part of Stockton Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Health Careers Academy located?
Health Careers Academy is located in the Civic Center neighborhood of Stockton, CA. There are 9 other public schools located in Civic Center.
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