The Academy of Health and Environmental Sciences, AHES for short, is one of four academies at University High School in West Los Angeles. We are the first Health Sciences Academy to receive funding  from the Califonia Partnership Academies "Green" grant. We opened in the Fall of 2009. Our aim is to use science to promote health and sustainable living, driving student ambitions with career tech education supporting a successful future.

Our 10th grade CTE curriculum ties in practical science with a foundation in research principles,and career practicum that highlights various health, medical, and environmental careers. These courses are enhanced with support from local hospitals, the Red Cross, and other local health organizations. 

Our garden education program is just developing, we aim to involve students and the community as shared stewards of our schools organic garden and landscape. This opportunity will be incorporated into AHES students Advisory, English and CTE courses. Exposing students to food cultivation and harvesting, enhances their grasp around the health and environmental issues taught in AHES courses.

AHES courses involve students through; field trips, hands-on projects and experiences in and out of the classroom. These allow students different interactions focusing on preventative health and the integrated relationship between healthy people and a healthy planet. 

Look at our Calendar to learn about what's currently on our plate. 

To better understand if AHES is the school for you, learn more about AHES programs by clicking on Student Opportunities , Specialized Courses, or our teachers by clicking on Staff.

What can we do to think and act more sustainably?