High School for Health Professions and Human Services

The High School for Health Professions and Human Services is a large Manhattan high school known for its specialized focus on healthcare and human services careers, offering a robust college preparatory curriculum. The school boasts a strong 94% graduation rate and an impressive 83% college enrollment rate, both well above citywide medians. Students benefit from a three-year internship program and Advanced Placement courses, providing hands-on experience and college-level exposure. Regents exam pass rates are strong in English, Algebra II, US History, Global History, and Languages Other Than English. Parents consistently report high satisfaction with the school. However, some Regents scores in Physics, Geometry, Algebra I, Chemistry, and Earth & Space Sciences are lower. The school, housed in the historic Old Stuyvesant High School building, can experience crowding in hallways and cafeterias due to its size and shared campus, leading to staggered schedules. Student surveys indicate concerns regarding physical fights, bullying, and substance use, and cleanliness is noted as an area for improvement. Despite these challenges, the school maintains a very low suspension rate and a high attendance rate.