In 2008 Ranked as one of US World and News Reports top schools.[3]
In 2006 recognized as one of the top 10 Boston Area High Schools according to the Boston Globe.[4]
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.[5]
In 2003 renewed as a Horace Mann Charter School by the Massachusetts Department of Education.[4]
Demographics
The demographic at HCA indicates that the students come from several diverse areas of Boston.[6]
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.[4]
African-American (70%)
Hispanic (21%)
White (4%)
Asian (4%)
Native American (1%)
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%.[6]