Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann vs Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 47 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann
Boston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
383 students
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
Devens · Charter high · Grades 7–12
388 students
| Measure | Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann Boston, Massachusetts | Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School Devens, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #216 of 300 | #107 of 300 |
| National rank | #7978 of 16,910 | #1824 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 383 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 59% |
| city | Boston | Devens |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 51.5).
- •Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 32%).
- •Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 9.8).
- •Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 383.
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 Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann better than Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School?
On the Success Index (US), Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School ranks higher (76.6 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 Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann and Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Boston and Devens in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann: 383. Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann and Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School rank in Massachusetts?
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann is 216th of 300 and Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is 107th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).