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Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing

Grades PK–12 · Combined / other · Charlestown, MA · NCES 250279002374

Special Education School

At a glance

Reported students

73

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

37.13

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Massachusetts other enrollment

27th percentile

Compared with 109 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

361

Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing: 73 reported students.

State peer staffing position

1st percentile

2:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
70
Teachers (FTE)
36
Student–teacher ratio
1.9:1

What the reported data says about Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing

Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Charlestown. It is one of 105 current school records connected to Boston. NCES reports 73 students for 2024–25.

Among 109 combined / other schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 116 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 2:1, below the Massachusetts median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (49.3%) and Black (26%). English learners represent 62.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 98.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing

  1. 1How do the reported 2:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.13 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
62.9%
Students with disabilities
98.6%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
3

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White15.1%
  • Hispanic49.3%
  • Black26%
  • Asian6.8%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial2.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Adams School

Other · Everett

PK–PK1621.7 mi
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

Other · Charter · Prospect Hill Academy Charter (District)

PK–128901.9 mi
Devens School

Other · Everett

KG–12382.1 mi
Pioneer Charter School of Science

Other · Charter · Pioneer Charter School of Science (District)

KG–127952.2 mi
Webster Extension

Other · Everett

PK–PK2112.3 mi
Melvin H. King South End Academy

Other · Boston

PK–121252.4 mi

Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing

What grades does Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing serve?

Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Boston.

How many students attend Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing?

Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing reported 73 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 109 Massachusetts combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 70 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing?

The calculated ratio is 2:1, based on 73 students and 37.13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing a public, charter, or magnet school?

Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Boston attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing in?

Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing is part of Boston, based in Roxbury, MA, which operates 105 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Adams School (1.7 mi), Prospect Hill Academy Charter School (1.9 mi), Devens School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.