Health Careers Academy
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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. It was named after the late senator, Edward M. Kennedy in spring of 2010.
Located in Boston, Massachusetts 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. It was renamed in 2010
The demographics at the school also indicate a racially diverse student body.
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%.
Boston Public Schools
Boston Public Schools is a school district serving the city of Boston, Massachusetts, United States.-Leadership:The district is led by a Superintendent, hired by the Boston School Committee, a seven-member school board appointed by the Mayor after approval by a nominating committee of specified...
system. It was named after the late senator, Edward M. Kennedy in spring of 2010.
Located in Boston, Massachusetts on the campus of Northeastern University, EMK is a college prep high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
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. It was renamed in 2010
Awards and honors
- In 2008 Ranked as one of US World and News Reports top schools.
- In 2006 recognized as one of the top 10 Boston Area High Schools according to the Boston Globe.
- 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.
- In 2003 renewed as a Horace Mann Charter School by the Massachusetts Department of Education.
Demographics
The demographic at HCA indicates that the students come from several diverse areas of Boston.- 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.
- 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%.
See also
- List of school districts in Massachusetts