Health Careers High School
- 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 Clinical Laboratory Medical Research | Healthcare Therapeutic Dental Sterile Processing Clinical Medical Assisting Pharmacology |
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 17, 2025: Online application opens
- January 23, 2026: Deadline to submit applications
- February 2, 2026: Acceptance/waitlist letters emailed
- February 9, 2026: Deadline for families to accept/decline
Open Houses
- December 11, 2025: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- January 10, 2026: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- January 13, 2026: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Magnet Fairs
- December 1, 2025: Northside Sports Gym
- December 8, 2025: Northside Activity Center
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.