Serving 395 students in grades 9-12, Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1048 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
55%
23%
Black
37%
10%
White
4%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann's ranking?
Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann is ranked #1048 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann often compared to?
Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mannis often viewed alongside schools like Boston Collegiate Charter School, Boston Latin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann?
The graduation rate of Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann?
395 students attend Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann?
Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann offer ?
Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann part of?
Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann is part of Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (Horace Mann Ch School District.
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