Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann Ch
Tel:
(617) 373-8576
- Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann Ch serves 380 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann Ch placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann Ch places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann Ch's student population of 380 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 380 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann Ch is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann Ch is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #405 out of 1666 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 20% |
| Black | 42% | 9% |
| White | 4% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (Horace Mann Ch School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann Ch is Carter Developmental Center (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Joseph J Hurley (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Boston Carter Developmental Center Grades: 7-12 | 29 students
0.3 miles
396 Northampton Street
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 635-9832 0.3 7-12 29 - Boston Boston Arts Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 469 students
0.5 miles
174 Ipswich Street
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 635-6470 0.5 9-12 469 - Roxbury Crossing Fenway High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 364 students
0.6 miles
67 Alleghany St
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-9911 0.6 9-12 364 - Boston Joseph J Hurley Grades: PK-8 | 360 students
0.6 miles
70 Worcester Street
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 635-8489 0.6 PK-8 360 - Roxbury Crossing Madison Park High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 859 students
0.6 miles
75 Malcolm X Blvd
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-8970 0.6 9-12 859
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