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Health Leadership High School
Health Leadership High School, nominated by San Diego Metropolitan Career and Technical High School and two anonymous organizations, is a high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location Albuquerque, New Mexico
Governance Public Charter School
Grades High
Students 245
Locale Urban
Executive Director Leticia Archuleta
Demographics
Percentage of students*
44%
English Learners
100%
Free/Reduced Lunch
33%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3%
Asian —
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 94%
White —
2+ Races —
Why Health Leadership High School was nominated
Health Leadership High School prioritizes community-based learning, which empowers every student to engage in projects in connection with community partners to address needs and opportunities within their own communities. This creates an environment where students develop their sense of agency by doing authentic work that has positive real-world outcomes., Uniquely designed on three pillars (learning by doing, community/industry engagement, and 360-degree student support, Prepares students for careers in healthcare through experiential learning. Also broadens students' understanding of social determinants of health. This was the first high school in NM to have a class of students complete Community Health Worker dual credit certificates with their partner, Central New Mexico Community College.
Student experience design
Through its community-centered approach, HLHS ensures that students are not merely passive learners, but active participants in their communities. They gain firsthand knowledge through internships, collaborative projects, and direct interaction with healthcare professionals. This method recognizes that true education, especially in health-focused fields, requires more than classroom instruction. It requires a connection to the people and environments students will eventually serve. At HLHS, the walls of the classroom are effectively removed, and the entire community becomes a living laboratory for student learning. This holistic approach equips students with the technical skills needed to excel in healthcare while also fostering empathy, leadership, and a deep sense of social responsibility.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Apprenticeships |
5+ years
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Career Exploration |
5+ years
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Family And Community Support Services |
5+ years
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Culturally Responsive Practices |
5+ years
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SEL Curriculum |
5+ years
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All Practices
Advancement On Mastery
Student Advisories
AI For Teacher Productivity
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning
Assessments For Career Readiness
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Blended Learning
Career Advising & Support
Co-leadership
College Advising & Support
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Competency/mastery-based Education
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
Early College High School
Extended Learning Time
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
Higher Education Partnerships
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Industry-recognized Credentials
Educators Have Industry Experience
Industry-aligned Learning Pathways
Internships
Individual Learner Profiles
Individual Learning Paths
Mental Health Services
1:1 Mentoring
Micro-credentials And Badging
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Multi-age Classrooms
Industry Networking
Project-based Learning
Peer To Peer Support
Performance Based Assessment
High Quality Instructional Materials
Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need
Restorative Practices
School-based Enterprises
SEL Integration School-wide
Service Learning
Student-led Conferences
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Self-paced Learning
Students Develop Projects
Trauma-informed Practices
Tutoring
Youth Employment Programs
Career Prep
key reasons for innovating
Address systemic inequities
Better support a specific population of students
Better support economically disadvantaged students
Better support multilingual students
Better support newcomer students
Better support students classified as English learners
Better support students experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness
Better support students in the foster care system
Better support students in the juvenile justice system
Better support students of color
Better support students with disabilities
Better support students with interrupted formal education
Increase student agency
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.