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Public secondary school in the United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.[1] On April 25, 2010, the school was renamed to honor the late senator, Edward M. Kennedy.
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers | |
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United States | |
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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.
The demographic at HCA indicates that the students come from several diverse areas of Boston.[5]
The demographics at the school also indicate a racially diverse student body.[3]
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]
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