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Students Win Science Fair with Worms That Eat Plastic!
Two students from Health Sciences High won first place at the Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair for researching how superworms can break down Styrofoam, offering an innovative solution to reduce plastic waste and pollution.
Health Sciences Community Pantry: First Steps Toward Year-Round Support
Health Sciences High distributed over 220 grocery bags to families in need during a two-day community event before winter break. This initiative marks the beginning of the Health Sciences Community Pantry, a long-term project aimed at providing consistent support to families experiencing food insecurity. Learn how you can support today!
PowerSchool Data Breach Information for HSHMC Families
Learn about the recent nationwide PowerSchool data breach and how it may affect you. Visit our blog for details on the incident, security measures, and available resources to protect your information.
Opportunities at Health Sciences High
At HSHMC, college coursework and career pathways are fully integrated, giving students hands-on experience while earning college credits.
Patient Care Pathway
Our partnership with Sharp HealthCare allows students to learn valuable skills through internships at various Sharp hospitals around San Diego. See this video for an inside look.
College Program
We currently offer over 30 direct transfer college courses available to students starting their freshmen year. See this video for more information.
Fire & EMS Pathway
Through hands on training, students learn life saving Fire & EMS skills with the opportunity to earn their EMT certification their senior year. See this video to learn more.
Featured Videos
Fire Program Documentary
Sharp Hospital Internship Documentary
Certified Nurse Assistant Program
A Diploma That Matters
We created Health Sciences High as a place where young people could learn about health and health care, while receiving a world-class education in a safe and supportive environment.
Health Sciences High is a home away from home, an open door, and a place of rigor and academia – where students earn a diploma that matters. We do what it takes, we do no harm, we set no limits on our potential to learn and grow. Here, we are all family – and we love what we do!
Awards
“This is the best school in the universe because there’s so much opportunity and you choose what you want to do. I want to become a heart surgeon. They’re always there to help you out no matter what. The environment here is very safe.”
Rahab Sahal | Class of ‘18
How to Find HSHMC
We are located at 3910 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105, at the corner of 39th street and University Avenue. HSHMC lies at the intersection of the Normal Heights, City Heights, North Park, Kensington and Oak Park neighborhoods in Mid-City San Diego. We are a free, charter high school, open to the general public.
Non Discrimination Statement
Health Sciences High and Middle College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. To see our Notice of Nondiscrimination, Click Here.