 In 2004, Latin teacher Mr. Clyde Lehmann was named as a recipient of the $25,000 prize from the Milken Award Foundation.In 2008 Health Careers was recognized as a "2008 Just for Kids Higher Performing Schools in Texas"
In 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 HCHS was listed as the top High School in San Antonio by Children at Risk.HCHS was also listed as an Honor School by the Texas Business & Education Coalition for 2006.