The Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (formerly Health Careers Academy) is one of several Horace Mann Charter Schools in the Boston Public Schools system.[2] On April 25, 2010, the school was renamed to honor the late senator, Edward M. Kennedy.
| Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Motto | Dream. Grow. Excel. |
| Established | 1998 |
| School district | Boston Public Schools |
| Headmaster | Caren Walker Gregory |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 215 |
| Color(s) | Red and White |
| Mascot | Huskies |
| Website | Official site |
Located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States on the campus of Northeastern University, EMK is a college prep high school with a focus on careers in the health professions. Among its partners is the Center for Community Health Education Research and Service (CCHERS), which noted a need in the community for a more diverse population of health care providers.
Awards and honors
edit- In 2008 Ranked as one of US World and News Reports top schools.[3]
- In 2006 recognized as one of the top 10 Boston Area High Schools according to the Boston Globe.[4]
- In 2007 recognized for being one of 3 schools in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to graduate 100% of its students of the class of 2006.[5]
- In 2003 renewed as a Horace Mann Charter School by the Massachusetts Department of Education.[4]
Demographics
editThe demographic at HCA indicates that the students come from several diverse areas of Boston.[6]
- Dorchester (40%)
- Mattapan (16%)
- Roxbury (15%)
- Hyde Park (9%)
- Roslindale (6%)
- Other (14%)
The demographics at the school also indicate a racially diverse student body.[4]
- African-American (70%)
- Hispanic (21%)
- White (4%)
- Asian (4%)
- Native American (1%)
Approximately 61% of the student body is on a reduced school lunch program. The school's special education population is at 12%. Average daily attendance at the school is 94%.[6]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ "Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - 2019-20 SAT Performance Report - All Students Statewide Report".
- ^ Massachusetts Charter Schools.
- ^ "Health Careers Academy Charter School: Best High Schools - USNews.com". Archived from the original on 2010-09-19. Retrieved 2017-08-26.
- ^ a b c "Boston Public Schools" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-02-02. Retrieved 2007-05-23.
- ^ "Boston Public Schools". Archived from the original on 2007-11-11. Retrieved 2007-05-15.
- ^ a b Massachusetts Charter Schools