High School Inc Academies Foundation
PROGRAMS
High School Inc. Academies
The only program of its kind in Orange County, HSI is an effective educational model that prepares students for employment and higher education through six specialized college and career academies. Represented by the acronym CHANGE the Academies include: Culinary Arts & Hospitality, Healthcare, Automotive Transportation & Logistics, New Media, Global Business, and Engineering & Computer Science. Within this innovative program model students are engaged in a number of best-practice educational methodologies that effectively prepare our graduates to enter post-secondary education programs and the workforce of tomorrow. Throughout the 4-year program students are provided opportunities to: (a) earn industry-specific certifications (b) participate in academic and technical skills competitions (c) engage in internships and work-site experiences (d) interact with business partners who provide mentorship (e) participate in mentorship and leadership training (f) and much more...
Since its inception in 2006, HSI has had a tremendous impact on graduation rates, college preparedness and career readiness among Our Impact Valley HS students:
1,800+ Students Enrolled at Valley High School, Each Year 70% are High School Inc. Academy Students with a *98% Graduation Rate
* 89% of graduating seniors are pursuing higher education in Fall 2025.
598 Industry certifications were issued.
424 Students Attended
Industry-Related Field Trips
32 HSI Students Participated in
Industry-Specific Competitions
224 Students Participated in
Paid Internships and Work-Based
Learning Opportunities
51 Job Placements
141 Completed Dual Enrollment Classes
598 Industry Certifications Received
105 Students Attended College Field Trips
$323,000+ Scholarships
$30,000+ Received from HSI
CONTACT
High School Inc Academies Foundation
18017 Sky Park Circle
Suite N
Irvine, CA 92614
Felix Lugo
Phone: 914.563.3653