Medford High

www.medford.k12.ma.us/High

1,260 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Medford High School, located at 489 Winthrop Street in Medford, Massachusetts, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the city’s students. As part of the Medford Public Schools district, the high school provides a comprehensive educational program designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for fostering a diverse learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor, extracurricular engagement, and community involvement.

The school’s curriculum is supported by a variety of departments and programs, often integrating technology and specialized resources to meet the needs of a wide student body. Beyond the classroom, Medford High offers an array of athletic teams, clubs, and arts programs, which serve to build school spirit and develop well-rounded students. With a strong commitment to its mission of excellence and equity, the institution remains a cornerstone of the Medford community, focusing on developing responsible, informed, and capable graduates.

1,260

Total Students

129.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Medford High
Demographic	Student Count
White	689
Hispanic	215
Black	177
Asian	117
Two or More	52
American Indian	3

White
689 (55.0 %)
Hispanic
215 (17.2 %)
Black
177 (14.1 %)
Asian
117 (9.3 %)
Two or More
52 (4.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

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:	Medford
Phone:	(781)393-2301
Website:	http://www.medford.k12.ma.us/High
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	129.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Grade 9 340

Grade 10 301

Grade 11 299

Grade 12 310

Ungraded 7