Medford High School

Medford High School

Public High School | Grade Pre-K-12
489 Winthrop St,  Medford, MA
Medford Public Schools
3.7
2.0
1,207 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Paul D'alleva
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
127
Full Time Teachers
127
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
55.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
126:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
45.8%
White
54.7%
Hispanic
17.1%
Black
14%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.3%
Two or more races
4.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst 314 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 273 Students
Boston University 211 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 211 Students
Tufts University 194 Students
Northeastern University 142 Students
Suffolk University 135 Students
Salem State University 119 Students
Merrimack College 116 Students
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 108 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 125 Students
Psychology 115 Students
Biology 96 Students
Nursing 87 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 58 Students
Computer Science 55 Students
Political Science and Government 44 Students
Finance 42 Students
Engineering 30 Students
Film and Video Studies 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 241 Reviews
5.0 Senior
7/10/2024
I used to go to a different high school before transferring to Medford High, and it was such an amazingly positive change. I wish I had gone to Medford High right from the start, but I love it here regardless.
4.0 Senior
3/26/2024
For a public school, it is not bad. The school doesn't look the best but in terms of honors classes, it's really not that bad. Teachers tend to be very involved. I think that the school is lacking in spirit though. Also, the music and arts department should be given more attention than they currently have.
4.0 Sophomore
5/5/2023
I am an upcoming junior, overall my experience is great at Medford High. Teachers are nice and presentable, currently low staff but what school isn't. Food not so great but it's american school anyway. What i would love to see changes at the Medford highschool is external and interall presenation. The look of the school is awful, students detoriate everything, they just don't care... Curriculum is okay.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 3 Reviews
1.0 other
4/15/2024
I’m an alumni and I graduated in 2018 and was in Special Education for my whole life and 4 straight years in high school because of my Autism which disadvantaged me to take General Education courses. This lead me to be depressed everyday walking through these doors leaving me not being as educated e...
4.0 other
10/8/2014
I attended Medford high for 3 years and graduated from there. Subsequently I went on to college at the University of Massachusetts on scholarship I received by doing well on the MCAS and AP exams in that school. Everything taken into consideration it was an above average school. I honestly felt like...
1.0 parent
6/2/2011
Horrible school due to the headmaster. He only is interested in the honor or AP students. My son needed help passing 1 class to graduate and was told by headmaster that he could not get any help by his teacher who was willing to help. He wouldn't be allow him to graduate with his class because he wa...

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Medford High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Medford, MA and is served by the Medford Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 1,207 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Medford High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $1,014,504. Discover additional schools in the area, like Winchester High School, Arlington High School, Curtis-Tufts School, and more. Learn more about what Medford has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Medford High School.

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