Malden High

www.maldenps.org/mhs

1,856 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Malden High School, located at 77 Salem Street in Malden, Massachusetts, is the flagship secondary school of the Malden Public Schools district. Serving a highly diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for college and career success. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust career and technical education programs, and extensive extracurricular opportunities, ranging from competitive athletics to diverse student-led clubs and organizations.

At the core of the Malden High experience is a dedication to fostering an inclusive community that reflects the cultural richness of the city of Malden. The school emphasizes student voice and collaborative learning, utilizing its modern facilities to support a wide array of educational goals. By prioritizing social-emotional learning alongside academic achievement, Malden High strives to cultivate well-rounded, globally-minded graduates who are equipped to contribute positively to their community and the broader world.

1,856

Total Students

116.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Malden High
Demographic	Student Count
White	429
Hispanic	580
Black	369
Asian	406
Two or More	65
American Indian	5

Hispanic
580 (31.3 %)
White
429 (23.1 %)
Asian
406 (21.9 %)
Black
369 (19.9 %)
Two or More
65 (3.5 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Malden
Phone:	(781)397-6000
Website:	http://www.maldenps.org/mhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,856
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	116.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 484

Grade 10 488

Grade 11 455

Grade 12 417

Ungraded 12