Serving 364 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1018 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
54%
24%
Black
39%
10%
White
3%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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 #1018 out of 1,631 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 Collegiate Charter School, Boston Latin School 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 41% 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 90%.
How many students attend Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann?
364 students attend Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 3% 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 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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 (Horace Mann Ch 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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