Methuen High School

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Methuen High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Ranger Rd,  Methuen, MA
Methuen Public Schools
3.8
3.7
1,891 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Richard Barden
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
141
Full Time Teachers
141
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
27
Reading
28
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
26.2%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
173:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
53.3%
White
33.8%
Black
7.4%
Asian
3.7%
Two or more races
1.8%

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 Lowell 487 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 390 Students
Boston University 327 Students
Merrimack College 310 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 294 Students
Suffolk University 172 Students
Boston College 169 Students
Northeastern University 165 Students
University of New Hampshire 159 Students
Tufts University 146 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 161 Students
Psychology 154 Students
Nursing 146 Students
Biology 130 Students
Computer Science 85 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 76 Students
Marketing 67 Students
Finance 55 Students
Biotechnology 52 Students
Political Science and Government 48 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 218 Reviews
2.0 Alum
7/14/2025
This school does NOT prepare you for college or educate you on things you NEED to know for adulthood. You have to navigate multiples things yourself. The counselors are very bad, and only some of the teachers are good.
4.0 Senior
4/7/2024
I think my overall experience with Methuen High School was good when it came to academic experience, school trips, and events. My freshmen experience wasn't exactly the best due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which limited the way my freshmen's academic and social experiences could have been.
4.0 Alum
1/7/2024
Great teachers that promote a comfortable learning environment that challenges students. Great variety of AP courses and elective courses offered.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/31/2024
My daughter who takes AP classes thrives in Methuen High school. Attended her first year of high school at central catholic. Switching to the high school in Methuen was a great chioce.
1.0 student
3/26/2024
This school has the rudest people ever
5.0 other
8/14/2017
I am proud to be a Ranger-alum! MHS for life. I didn't appreciate it at the time, but now I do. I couldn't be more lucky to have the school experience I did. Socially, academically, extracurricularly. High school is what you make of it!!
3.0 student
4/14/2015
I am a freshman currently attending Methuen high and without a doubt the school is very beautiful and the staff are understanding of the students. The school has many fun extra curricular activities,clubs, and sports that your son/daughter can sign up to do. On problem with the school would be contr...

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Methuen High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Methuen, MA and is served by the Methuen Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,891 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Methuen High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $586,361. Discover additional schools in the area, like Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School, Arlington Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Methuen has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Methuen High School.

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