Boston Latin School vs Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 602 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boston Latin School
Boston · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,424 students
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann
Boston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
383 students
| Measure | Boston Latin School Boston, Massachusetts | Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 300 | #216 of 300 |
| National rank | #1131 of 16,910 | #7978 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,424 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 2,424 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 32% |
| city | Boston | Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boston Latin School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 51.5).
- •Boston Latin School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 32%).
- •Boston Latin School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 52%).
- •Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 18.8).
- •Boston Latin School is the larger school with 2,424 students compared with 383.
- •Boston Latin School is a public school while Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Boston Latin School better than Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann?
On the Success Index (US), Boston Latin School ranks higher (80.9 vs 51.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Boston Latin School and Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann?
About 602 m in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boston Latin School: 2,424. Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boston Latin School and Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann rank in Massachusetts?
Boston Latin School is 76th of 300 and Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann is 216th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).