Reading Memorial High School

Reading Memorial High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
62 Oakland Rd,  Reading, MA
Reading Public Schools
3.9
3.0
1,097 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kathleen Boynton
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
28
Math
28
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
83.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
218:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
46.7%
White
86.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%
Black
3.6%
Hispanic
2.6%
Two or more races
2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#42 Best HS For Athletes in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 248 Students
Boston University 134 Students
Boston College 119 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 119 Students
University of New Hampshire 116 Students
Northeastern University 108 Students
University of Vermont 103 Students
Merrimack College 89 Students
Tufts University 88 Students
University of Connecticut 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 169 Students
Psychology 85 Students
Biology 77 Students
Nursing 65 Students
Computer Science 52 Students
Marketing 46 Students
Finance 39 Students
Political Science and Government 38 Students
Engineering 37 Students
Communications 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 133 Reviews
3.0 Alum
8/30/2024
Reading High was a not diverse school that needs a lot of change. The classes and education received are great, but the people in the school need education on social justice and how to be nice to each other. Clubs are desperately trying to make the school community more understanding and inclusive.
4.0 Senior
4/4/2024
Overall my experience at Reading Memorial High was one that I truly enjoyed and will remember for the ret of my life. The overflow of school spirt and participation in things like spirt week are what really made for some of my best memories at the school. The quick and helpful team of guidance staff also made my life super easy. One thing I would like to see change are the intense and very prominent politics involved with almost every high school sport. A harsh political sports culture really ruins the joy of the sport for a lot of students and overall creates a toxic and unfair envoirnment.
2.0 Alum
2/22/2022
I had a horrible time at RMHS. I think it has to do with the fact I am Asian and quiet, and students don't seem to understand the minority struggle. Also, when you're quiet people think it's fine to bully because you won't say anything back. Teachers did very little to make me feel comfortable.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/19/2022
Great Education academics, sports, Performing Arts program. Such a Wonderful community all working together for one cause, Our Children.
1.0 student
12/19/2016
HATE THIS SCHOOL and I still have three more years to go. There is so much bullying going on in this school, that my mind is going to explode. The kids here are snobby, really clicky, and are horrible to each other. For some reason all the horribly mean people ended up in Reading High.
5.0 other
6/18/2016
Reading is an amazing community to grow up in, and the quality of the high school more than prepares students for rigorous college work. Even average students at RMHS are more prepared for college than exceptional students from nearby communities. Having attended a selective college with many studen...
2.0 parent
3/23/2016
Adminsitration and Guidance are unresponsive to parent inquiries; literally they ignore repeated phone calls and emails.

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Reading Memorial High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Reading, MA, in the Reading neighborhood, and is served by the Reading Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,097 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Reading Memorial High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $976,054. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wakefield Memorial High School, Austin Preparatory School, Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Reading has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Reading Memorial High School.

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