Serving 383 students in grades 9-12, Edward M. Kennedy Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
383 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Dream. Grow. Excel
School Rankings
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1140 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann's ranking?
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann is ranked #1140 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann often compared to?
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mannis often viewed alongside schools like Boston Latin School, Boston Collegiate Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann?
The graduation rate of Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann?
383 students attend Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann?
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann offer ?
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann part of?
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann is part of Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers: A Horace Mann School District.
In what neighborhood is Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann located?
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann is located in the Fenway Kenmore neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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