Uplift Heights Healthcare Institute
FREE college and career-prep high school
Proudly Serving West Dallas and Westmoreland Heights
About Our School
In 2023, Uplift Education with Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) was selected as one of 10 education/healthcare partners nationwide to receive a substantial $14.9 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies. This unprecedented collaboration resulted in Uplift Heights Healthcare Institute, housed in the Hamon Foundation building in West Dallas, a career-technical education (CTE) high school that prepares scholars for well-paying careers in healthcare.
Heights Healthcare Institute prepares scholars with the skills needed to succeed in today’s most in-demand healthcare jobs through Healthcare Therapeutic, Biomedical Science, Nursing, and Healthcare Operations learning pathways.
Schedule a tour to see for yourself how we are raising the expectations for education!
Healthcare Pathways
Uplift Heights Healthcare Institute is located in West Dallas and housed in the Hamon Foundation Building. At UHHI, scholars receive an exceptional educational experience, including access to the International Baccalaureate (IB) academic program and our first-class Road to College and Career Services while pursuing their studies through the career pathway of their choice.
Scholars are also able to explore a comprehensive range of healthcare careers and take foundational healthcare course electives in the 9th grade. In the 10th grade, they choose their specific healthcare pathway to complete alongside their high school coursework.
Career pathways are defined to best prepare scholars with patient-facing and non-patient-facing skills and knowledge needed for the most in-demand healthcare careers. These pathways offer significant opportunities for scholars to prepare for and secure rewarding jobs in the healthcare field.
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Programs at Uplift Heights Healthcare Institute
Social and Emotional Learning
Our social and emotional learning programs are raising the bar for SEL in education. We understand the importance of creating an environment of stability, belonging, and safety for every scholar. At Uplift, students grow their social and emotional maturity thanks to:
- Daily lessons that help build character, empathy, and positive relationships.
- Frequent surveys that provide feedback to teachers and staff to identify emotional concerns with students.
- Licensed behavioral counselors on every campus.
The Uplift Education Difference
Discover Uplift's unique approach to education, designed to empower students to excel. Our differences not only set us apart—they pave the way for exceptional futures.
- Academics that connect learning with real-world concepts and ideas.
- Life skills needed to be successful in school and beyond.
- Caring teachers and personalized learning help every child achieve their full potential.
- Social and emotional learning in every day lessons builds character and healthy relationships.
- College and career preparation to support whatever path our students choose.
- Support for alums after graduation through college and career decisions.
100%
College acceptance for more than 20 years
4X
National average for college degree attainment
13%
Higher than state average for college preparedness
$23k
Higher average salaries for Uplift alums
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Map & Directions
- 2806 Canada Dr, Dallas, TX 75212
Uplift Heights Healthcare Institute’s campus is near the intersection of Hampton and Canada in Dallas, just south of the Trinity River.
