Enrollment
383
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 250005401258 Charter school
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann — Boston, MA
Federal NCES profile for Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 57
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann reports 383 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 3 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 192 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 56.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann Ch spends $31,165 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 79.2% from local sources (property taxes), 8.7% from the state, and 12.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 45% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 30% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
56.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$31,165
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 192 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 383 Top 45% in Massachusetts — larger than 55% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 10.7:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250005401258
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.1%
African American 35.5%
White 3.4%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 192:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 56.7%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 27
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann Ch, which includes Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann.
$31,165
Per student
+9%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+60%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 79.2%
State 8.7%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann
How many students attend Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann?
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann has 383 students enrolled. It is a high school in Boston, MA.
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, which is 12% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann?
The largest demographic group at Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann is Hispanic or Latino at 56.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Boston, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann?
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.