Utica High School Health and Human Services Academy
About Us
Top five reasons why to choose the Utica High School Academy for Health and Human Services
- Serves one of the fastest growing career fields
- Combines Utica Community Schools award winning CTE programs and core academics
- Gives student competitive edge for post-secondary and high paying jobs
- Provides practical experience with UCS business partners
- Strong foundation courses set the stage for advanced academy coursework
Watch the UCS Podcademy episode covering the topic of HHS for more information on the academy:
Questions? Contact Melissa.Rice@uticak12.org
The Utica High School Academy for Health and Human Services (HHS) is the latest academy program offered by Utica Community Schools, helping students prepare for success in the quickly growing health and human services industry. HHS is a full-day program that combines core academic subjects with Career and Technical Education medical careers curriculum, focusing on three career pathways:
- Rehabilitation Services – focused on careers such as personal training, athletic trainer, registered dietician, occupational therapist or physical therapist
- Public Safety – emphasizing careers such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), paramedic, firefighter or criminal investigator
- Therapeutic Services – highlighting careers such as patient care technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, physician assistant or doctor
HHS is based at Utica High School and includes English, social studies, math and science courses that align with state academic standards but are delivered through a medical lens.
In addition to a comprehensive curriculum, the program offers students a medical career expo in their sophomore year, a medical career-related job shadowing during their junior year and an extended internship during their senior year.
A capstone project will be required of all students in their senior year to replicate industry-level challenges from Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) or based on partnership challenges with professional collaborators. Students can also earn certifications through their enrollment with the academy.
HHS Career Pathways
How to Apply
Applications Window
Applications will be available beginning December 5, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The deadline to submit applications is December 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- NWEA Mathematics
- NWEA Reading
- Successful completion of regular Math 8 and regular English 8 prior to start of fall semester
Notification of Acceptance Status
Notifications will be sent via email on February 23, 2026.
The Utica High School Academy for Health and Human Services is open to all UCS students. If there are more applicants than seats, priority goes to students in the Utica feeder schools (Eppler, Jeannette, and Shelby), second priority to other UCS junior highs (transportation through a hub system is available), remaining seats go to school of choice students (currently not attending UCS schools). A lottery system within priorities will be used if necessary.
Questions? Contact Jeremy.Kranzo@uticak12.org