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931 East Magnolia Street, Stockton, CA 95203-2243
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 48th percentile among comparable California schools.
60.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending down.
Math is weaker: 12.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 12.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 562/1,596 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,114/1,596 (30th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 410 |
| Low-Income Students | 324 (79.0%) |
| English Learners | 20 (4.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 18.6 points from last year and fell 4.6 points over the full period. Math fell 11.2 points from last year and fell 2.4 points over the full period.
•Math -2.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
60.4% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
12.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,114 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.5-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Health Careers Academy compare within the district?
Health Careers Academy is No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 9 9–12 schools in Stockton Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Health Careers Academy rank in California?
Health Careers Academy ranks No. 562 of 1,596 in reading and No. 1,114 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Health Careers Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 7 in math among 9 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 59.7% meet the reading standard and 9.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Health Careers Academy compare with other schools in Stockton?
Health Careers Academy is No. 5 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 15 9–12 schools in Stockton with 2026 results.
Explore schools in StocktonHow does Health Careers Academy compare with other schools in San Joaquin County?
Health Careers Academy is No. 11 in reading and No. 26 in math proficiency among the 31 9–12 schools in San Joaquin County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Joaquin CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Health Careers AcademyThis school | 12.1% | 60.4% |
| Cesar Chavez High | 12.8% | 42.1% |
| Edison High | 8.6% | 32.5% |
