Methuen High

www.methuen.k12.ma.us

1,916 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Methuen High School, located at 1 Ranger Road in Methuen, Massachusetts, is the sole public high school serving the Methuen Public Schools district. Known as the home of the "Rangers," the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The facility is a modern, expansive campus that supports a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, fostering a well-rounded educational environment.

Beyond its core academic program, Methuen High School places a strong emphasis on career and technical education through its variety of vocational pathways, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in specialized fields. The school is committed to community engagement and maintaining a supportive culture for its students, utilizing its official website to keep families informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide events. As a central hub for the town's youth, the school focuses on fostering both academic excellence and personal growth for the students of Methuen.

1,916

Total Students

147.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Methuen High
Demographic	Student Count
White	763
Hispanic	923
Black	106
Asian	84
Two or More	39

Hispanic
923 (48.2 %)
White
763 (39.8 %)
Black
106 (5.5 %)
Asian
84 (4.4 %)
Two or More
39 (2.0 %)

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:	Methuen
Phone:	(978)722-6040
Website:	http://www.methuen.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,916
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	147.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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 9 491

Grade 10 508

Grade 11 452

Grade 12 460

Ungraded 5