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Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann

High School · Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann Ch · Boston, MA

A charter high school in Boston, MA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

10 Fenwood Road, Boston, MA 02115

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation22.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$41,115
Chronic Absenteeism57.6%

Students at Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 91Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 88Excellent Transit
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,653/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,398

Median home value

$1,015,400

Median rent

$2,033/mo

College educated

67.2%

Homeownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

34.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
22.9% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Manville SchoolPrivate · tuition8.3private2–100.3 mi91Compare →
Boston Latin SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.57–120.4 mi2,401Compare →
Fenway High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–120.4 mi376Compare →
Roxbury Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.75–120.4 mi1,138Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann Ch

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$41,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann is listed in Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann Ch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann is a public high school in Boston, MA, part of Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann Ch, serving approximately 375 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,199 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann

What grades does Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann serve?

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann?

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann?

The student-teacher ratio at Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann rank in MA?

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann ranks #1,199 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann's MySchoolScout rating?

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann a charter school?

Yes, Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann a Title I school?

No, Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (horace Mann is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
375
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
57.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 02115)
28,621
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
22.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02115; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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