Brookline High vs Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookline High
Brookline · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,181 students
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann
Boston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
383 students
| Measure | Brookline High Brookline, Massachusetts | Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 300 | #216 of 300 |
| National rank | #393 of 16,910 | #7978 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,181 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 2,181 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 32% |
| city | Brookline | Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookline High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 51.5).
- •Brookline High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 32%).
- •Brookline High does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 52%).
- •Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.9).
- •Brookline High is the larger school with 2,181 students compared with 383.
- •Brookline High 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 Brookline High better than Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann?
On the Success Index (US), Brookline High ranks higher (87.6 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 Brookline High and Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Brookline and Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookline High: 2,181. Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookline High and Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann rank in Massachusetts?
Brookline High is 23rd 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).