Malden High School
- Public
- MALDEN, MA
Public School
Malden High School
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- MALDEN, MA
- Rating 3.91 out of 5 337 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Malden High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
48%
Percent Proficient - Math
55%
Average Graduation Rate
81%
Average SAT
1170
487 responses
Average ACT
27
50 responses
AP Enrollment
24%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$77,119
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,774
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$491,300
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
78%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 32 responsesPoll
84%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 32 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,739
Free or Reduced Lunch
52%
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 35 responses89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 35 responses77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 35 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$71,581
Teachers in First/Second Year
13.5%
73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 49 responses78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 49 responses71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 49 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$17,253 / year
National
$12,23986%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 51 responses39%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 51 responses78%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 51 responsesSimilar Schools
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Malden High School Reviews
Rating 3.91 out of 5 337 reviews
First with the positives: The school is rated with the #1 for diversity in the state and it is in fact rather unique. The structure of the school is also interesting; the school is divided into 3 sections of buildings with bridges connecting them to one another. This if which creates a surrounding outside area on the inner part of the school. It’s very filled with trees benches and aesthetic designs. The interior of the school is rather modern but there’s also some old parts of the school kept before it was redesigned. Other than the looks, the food is pretty good, there’s a deli, salad, burger, and nacho center and then the main meal which is usually changed everyday. Though many teachers lack sympathy and even the will to teach, the school is below average in college prep and statewide test scores. Like many schools, vaping in the bathrooms are rather common and many teachers turn a blind eye to mischievous actions in the school. Overall, the school is okay but could use some work.
Although I have my ups and downs in Malden High, I've made so many memorable friends and teachers that will last me a lifetime. The diversity is so rich, and how Malden in general celebrates that is incredible as I have never seen so much unity before in a city. I've changed significantly for the better, and I wouldn't have gotten the opportunities that propelled me without Malden or it's public schools (Which are amazing by the way). I can tell every day that our community loves Malden and the people in it. And that's why Malden High is so special to me: Malden high reflects the beauty of unity and hope that is present within our growing community. And I wouldn't imagine living anywhere else.
My experiences at Malden High were overall good, however, there were some cons that I personally didn't like. During my freshmen year, I wasn't able to have a full experience because of covid, but during the little school time I had, my math teacher was horrible at her job to the point where she left. She would tell us to learn the material ourselves and didn't seem interested at all to help students when they asked questions. Other than that, it was a fine first year. In sophomore year, given the benefit of the doubt, it was online but I had another experience with the math area. My teacher this time, I had a hard time understanding the way she was teaching, and she got very clearly annoyed at her students and would yell at us for not participating. My other teachers that year were extremely welcoming and seemed to enjoy their jobs teaching.