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...
During the 2025–2026 school year, High School Inc. Academies Foundation expanded career-connected learning and student opportunities across its partner campuses.
Valley High School:
• 1,088 academy students served
• 235 students participated in industry competitions
• 70 paid internships
• 235 work-based learning experiences
• 216 dual-enrollment course completions
• 173 students participated in college field trips
• 978 students participated in industry-related field trips
• $36,250 in scholarships awarded
Century High School:
• 193 Biomedical Science and E-Business students served
• 23 pathway graduates
• 383 field-trip participants
• 53 students competed at state or national competitions
• $4,000 in scholarships awarded
Magnolia High School’s Magnolia Agriscience Community Center:
• 82 paid summer internships
• 773 students participated in UCI Learning Labs
• 687 community members served
• 2,415 pounds of produce donated to food pantries
• 1,497 community-event participants
• 244 Farm-to-Table event attendees
• More than 30 varieties of produce harvested
• $3,000 in scholarships awarded
These outcomes were supported by more than 170 volunteers, eight Industry Advisory Boards, community and business partners, and HSI’s dedicated Board and staff. Together, these efforts gave students greater access to career exploration, workplace experience, educational support, and pathways to long-term success.
CONTACT
High School Inc Academies Foundation
18017 Sky Park Circle
Suite N
Irvine, CA 92614
Felix Lugo
Phone: 914.563.3653