Serving 1,260 students in grades 9-12, Medford High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Medford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Medford High School's student population of 1,260 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Medford High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medford High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
17%
24%
Black
14%
10%
White
55%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medford High School's ranking?
Medford High School is ranked #653 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Medford High School often compared to?
Medford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Melrose High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Medford High School?
The graduation rate of Medford High School is 93%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Medford High School?
1,260 students attend Medford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Medford High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medford High School?
Medford High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Medford High School offer ?
Medford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Medford High School part of?
Medford High School is part of Medford School District.
School Reviews
4 2/10/2020
I had very positive experiences at Medford High School from 2012 to 2016, but noticed that the quality of the education was much higher if you were in Honors/AP classes versus standard classes, both because of the teachers and the classroom culture students created. On a separate note, the vocational school is not.1 miles away. The two buildings are literally connected. You could, in fact, refer to them as one building.
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