Health Leadership High School

What Health Leadership High School does

Health Leadership High School (HLHS) is a public charter high school located at 6401 Jefferson Blvd NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico, operating under a charter agreement with the state since its 2011 founding. The school serves students in grades 9–12 through a lottery-based enrollment system and delivers a Project-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum organized around healthcare career pathways. HLHS's core academic offering is a portfolio of four state-approved Programs of Study — Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), First Responders (EMS), Community Health Workers (CHW), and Early Childhood Education (ECED) — all delivered on campus in a fully functional Simulation Lab equipped with hospital beds, medical supplies, and simulation manikins. Students are required to complete 40 hours of volunteer service annually, culminate their senior year in a Community Wellness Practicum capstone with public exhibitions, and can earn college credits through a Dual Credit partnership with Central New Mexico Community College at the school's expense.

The school's revenue model is a public-funding stack rather than a commercial GTM motion: it draws on per-pupil state funding scaled to enrollment, Title I federal assistance under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for economically disadvantaged students, and an Innovation Zone grant administered via Future Focused Education that funds paid student internships. There is no tuition; the school instead extends transportation and covers 100% of dual credit expenses for enrolled students. Distribution is direct to families via an online lottery application (available in English and Spanish), supplemented by two alternative-pathway channels: the Flex Ed Viper Academy for online learners and a Re-engagement Evening Program (3:45–6:30 PM) for non-traditional students with work or family obligations.

Operationally, HLHS is staffed at the 11–50 employee range and led by Executive Director Leticia Archuleta and Chief of Staff Dr. James Lujan, with a Governing Council chaired by Gilbert Ramirez. The model leans heavily on community partnerships — UNM Hospital, UNM College of Education & Human Sciences, CNM, Future Focused Education, the ECHO Program, and Owens Administrative and Healthcare Support Services (which leases campus space to operate an on-site health clinic) — and pairs academic instruction with a 360-degree support model that includes three full-time School Social Workers, trauma-informed care, and special education services. Recent activity includes the opening of a new campus building with gymnasium and fitness center, recognition as an IMPACT Education Innovation Award winner (Building Hope, 2023) and a 2026 "Top Charter School" honoree.

Name

Health Leadership High School

Legal name

Health Leadership High School

Website

https://healthleadershiphighschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Health Leadership High School is a public charter high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico that delivers project-based learning through healthcare career pathways, offering state-approved CNA, EMS, CHW, and ECED certifications, dual credit with CNM, and paid internships to grades 9–12 students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Health-Focused Charter Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

School Climate, Culture & Belonging Initiatives (DEI-Aligned) (EDAKAMAM)

Keywords

• Charter high school education
• Healthcare career training
• Project-based learning
• Dual credit programs
• Certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State Funding: Public charter school funded primarily through state per-pupil funding based on enrollment
2. Title I Federal Funding: Federal assistance program under ESSA providing additional support for schools serving economically disadvantaged students
3. Innovation Zone Grant: Grant funding supporting innovative educational programs including paid internships for students

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Health Leadership High School is a public charter high school (grades 9-12) in Albuquerque, New Mexico that delivers healthcare-focused, project-based secondary education. Students pursue a high school diploma alongside state-approved certification programs (CNA, EMS, Community Health Worker, Early Childhood Education) taught in an on-campus Simulation Lab, and earn college credits through a Dual Credit partnership with Central New Mexico Community College. The school supplements classroom instruction with paid internships, a Senior Capstone Community Wellness Practicum, a Re-engagement Evening School, and the Flex Ed Viper Academy online program.

Product overview

Health Leadership High School is a public charter school offering a unified educational platform focused on healthcare careers. The school's core offering consists of state-approved Programs of Study in Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), First Responders (EMS), Community Health Workers (CHW), and Early Childhood Education (ECED), all delivered in an on-campus Simulation Lab. This is complemented by a Dual Credit Program partnered with Central New Mexico Community College, enabling students to earn college credits while in high school. The Project-Based Learning curriculum forms the instructional foundation, with students completing multiple project courses per trimester. Senior students participate in the Community Wellness Practicum capstone program, while alternative pathways include the Flex Ed Viper Academy (online learning) and Re-engagement Evening School. All students demonstrate learning through public exhibitions. The school also provides extensive student support services including social work, special education, and trauma-informed care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Students graduate with both high school diploma and CNA certification
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary educational partner providing dual credit courses, certification programs including CNA, EMS, Community Health Worker, and Early Childhood Education. HLHS covers all dual credit expenses for students. Students can take college courses at CNM campus while earning high school credits.
• UNM HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare internship partner providing students real-world experience in hospital settings. Students participate in X3 internship program gaining hands-on healthcare exposure.
• UNM College of Education & Human SciencessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent recruitment and internship partnership providing pathway opportunities for HLHS students interested in education careers.
• Future Focused EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting Innovation Zone grant funding that enables paid internships for students. Also involved in case study documentation of HLHS educational model. Provided first-in-state community health certification program.
• Owens Administrative and Healthcare Support Services, LLCsupportingOthersHealthcare services provider that leases space to operate a clinic on the HLHS campus, providing students access to healthcare services on-site.
• ECHO Program (Exploring NM Health Career Pathways)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing healthcare career pathway exploration programs for students through the ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) model.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Health Careers High School: San Antonio, Texas-based public magnet high school dedicated to preparing students for healthcare careers through rigorous academics and clinical experiences. Closely comparable to HLHS in mission, healthcare credentialing focus, and partnership-driven model, though operating as a magnet rather than a charter school.
• BioScience High School: Albuquerque-based public high school focused on biosciences and health sciences with project-based and dual-credit pathways. Directly comparable to HLHS as a same-city peer with overlapping healthcare/STEM mission and similar student demographics.
• High Tech High: San Diego-based charter school network built entirely around project-based learning with strong industry and higher-education partnerships. Highly comparable to HLHS in PBL pedagogy, public charter structure, and partnership-driven internship model.

Broad incumbents

• BASIS Charter Schools: National network of high-performing public charter schools known for rigorous college-prep academics and high dual-enrollment rates. Comparable to HLHS as a multi-site charter operator with strong college-credit and outcomes positioning, though focused on general STEM rather than healthcare pathways.
• IDEA Public Schools: Large national charter network with a strong college-prep and career-pathway orientation, including health sciences tracks. Comparable to HLHS as a scaled charter operator pursuing career-connected learning, though at much greater scale and breadth.
• KIPP Public Schools: One of the largest U.S. public charter networks serving predominantly low-income communities with a college-prep mission. Comparable to HLHS in equity-driven mission, Title I reliance, and focus on underserved students, though with a much broader scope.
• National Academy Foundation: National network that supports career-themed academies, including a dedicated Academy of Health Sciences, in partnership with school districts. Comparable to HLHS as a provider of industry-themed high school pathways with employer partnerships.

Others

• Linked Learning: National initiative integrating rigorous academics with career-based learning and industry partnerships across multiple high school pathways, including health. Comparable to HLHS as a framework for career-connected, partnership-driven high school design.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HealthLeaderHS
• Facebookfacebook.com/healthleadershiphs
• Instagraminstagram.com/healthabq/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/health-leadership-high-

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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