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
Boston Public Schools (BPS) is a school district serving the city of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It is the largest public school district in the state of Massachusetts.
Leadership
The district is led by a Superintendent, hired by the ...
system. On April 25, 2010, the school was renamed to honor the late senator,
Edward M. Kennedy.
Located in
Boston, Massachusetts, United States on the campus of
Northeastern University
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, EMK is a
college prep
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high school
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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.
* 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.
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* 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.
See also
* List of school districts in Massachusetts
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Local school districts
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External links
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CCHERS
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High schools in Boston
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Educational institutions established in 1998
1998 establishments in Massachusetts