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* In 2006 recognized as one of the top 10 Boston Area High Schools according to the Boston Globe. <ref name="Boston Public Schools">[http://boston.k12.ma.us/schools/RC648.pdf Boston Public Schools] </ref> |
* In 2006 recognized as one of the top 10 Boston Area High Schools according to the Boston Globe. <ref name="Boston Public Schools">[http://boston.k12.ma.us/schools/RC648.pdf Boston Public Schools] </ref> |
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* 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. <ref>[http://www.boston.k12.ma.us/bps/news/news-2-2-07.asp Boston Public Schools] </ref> |
* 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. <ref>[http://www.boston.k12.ma.us/bps/news/news-2-2-07.asp Boston Public Schools] </ref> |
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| Location | |
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| Type | Public Secondary |
| Established | 1998 |
| School district | Boston Public Schools |
| Principal | Dr. Caren Walker Gregory |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Number of students | 215 |
| Website | http://www.healthcareersacademy.org |
Health Careers Academy (HCA) is one of several Horace Mann Charter Schools in the Boston Public Schools system. [1]
Located in Boston, Massachusetts on the campus of Northeastern University, HCA 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
- In 2008 Ranked as one of US World and News Reports top schools. [2]
- In 2006 recognized as one of the top 10 Boston Area High Schools according to the Boston Globe. [3]
- 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. [4]
- In 2003 renewed as a Horace Mann Charter School by the Massachusetts Department of Education. [3]
Demographics
The demographic at HCA indicates that the students come from several diverse areas of Boston. [5]
- 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. [3]
- 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%. [5]
Notes
See also
External links
- Official website
- CCHERS
- Boston Public Schools
- Massachusetts Charter Schools
- Massachusetts Department of Education
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