Reading Memorial High

www.reading.k12.ma.us/memorial/

1,096 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Reading Memorial High School (RMHS), located at 62 Oakland Road in Reading, Massachusetts, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the sole high school in the Reading Public Schools district, it plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing a rigorous academic environment alongside a strong commitment to student development. The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in a wide array of educational opportunities, ranging from traditional core academics to advanced placement coursework and vocational pathways.

Beyond the classroom, RMHS places a heavy emphasis on holistic growth through a robust extracurricular program. The school hosts numerous athletic teams, performing arts programs, clubs, and service organizations that encourage leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By integrating academic excellence with diverse social and developmental opportunities, Reading Memorial High School aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, the workforce, and their roles as active, informed citizens.

1,096

Total Students

90.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Reading Memorial High
Demographic	Student Count
White	947
Hispanic	29
Black	39
Asian	52
Two or More	22
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
947 (86.7 %)
Asian
52 (4.8 %)
Black
39 (3.6 %)
Hispanic
29 (2.7 %)
Two or More
22 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Reading
Phone:	(781)944-8200
Website:	http://www.reading.k12.ma.us/memorial/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,096
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 257

Grade 10 255

Grade 11 290

Grade 12 294