Health Sciences Charter School
high school in Buffalo, Erie County, New York
Health Sciences Charter School is a charter high school located in the City of Buffalo, New York. The school opened in 2010 and is located at 1140 Ellicott Street and is located in the East Side of Buffalo, a few blocks north of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. The current principal is Ms. Nichole Walls, and the current assistant principal is Ms. Christie Walker & Mr. John Jones.
Academics
Health Sciences Charter School was founded by multiple healthcare organizations (including in response to the growing need of healthcare professionals in the Buffalo area. These organizations provide internships to HSCS students as part of their coursework.
Health Sciences Charter School's partners include:
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association of WNY
Catholic Health System
Communications Workers of America
Erie Community College
Erie County Medical Center
Independent Health Association
Kaleida Health System
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Univera Healthcare
History
The school was originally housed at 169 Sheridan Parkway Drive in Tonawanda, New York. In 2011, it moved into its current location at 1140 Ellicott Street, constructed in 1898 as St.
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