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| principal = Richard Barden | principal = Anthony Curet (interim)
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| enrollment = 1,982 (2018–19)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=2507740&ID=250774001213|title=Methuen High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=February 3, 2021}}</ref> | enrollment = 1,916 (2022-23)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=2507740&ID=250774001213|title=Methuen High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref>
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| SAT = 533 verbal<br />536 math<br />1069 total (2017-2018)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/statereport/sat.aspx|title = Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - 2020-21 SAT Performance Report - All Students Statewide Report}}</ref> | SAT = 533 verbal<br />536 math<br />1069 total (2017–2018)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/statereport/sat.aspx|title = Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - 2020-21 SAT Performance Report - All Students Statewide Report}}</ref>
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==Environment== ==Environment==
The school was originally designed with the ] theory. Since then, a $100 million renovation<ref>{{cite web|author=Huggins, J.J.|title=$100m Methuen High renovation a done deal|url=http://www.eagletribune.com/breakingnews/x712225047/Mayor-100m-Methuen-High-renovation-is-a-done-deal|date=2010-05-28|work=The Eagle-Tribune}}</ref> has been conducted and all classrooms now have walls. Also due in part to the renovation, students now receive iPads which they keep for the entire year. This is known as the 1:1 iPad program. Methuen High School first opened in 1975. The school was originally designed with the ] theory. Since then, a $100 million renovation<ref>{{cite web|author=Huggins, J.J.|title=$100m Methuen High renovation a done deal|url=http://www.eagletribune.com/breakingnews/x712225047/Mayor-100m-Methuen-High-renovation-is-a-done-deal|date=2010-05-28|work=The Eagle-Tribune}}</ref> has been conducted and all classrooms now have walls. Also due in part to the renovation, students now receive iPads which they keep for the entire year. This is known as the 1:1 iPad program. The renovation also includes an expansion, which includes a brand new cafeteria, auditorium, fine arts area, lobby, and media center.


==Demographics==
The high school itself is divided into several "houses." The South wing, or South House, holds ], ], ] and ] classes. The North House holds classrooms for ] and Foreign Languages, including ], ], and ]. The field house holds theater, JROTC, and physical education classes.
According to the ], the school has 1,898 current enrollments. By gender, 999 are male, 896 are female, and 3 are ]. By race, 6.3% are ], 50.2% are ], 37.7% ] 4.0% ], and 1.9% are multi-race/non-hispanic.
<ref>Enrollment data (2023–24) - Methuen High (01810505). (n.d.). https://profiles.doe.mass.edu/profiles/student.aspx?orgcode=01810505&orgtypecode=6</ref>


==Athletics== ==Athletics==
Methuen High is a member of the ]. The school offers 25 sports at the Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshmen levels. For boys: football, soccer, cross country, golf, basketball, indoor track, ice hockey, wrestling, tennis, volleyball, baseball, outdoor track, and lacrosse. For girls: field hockey, soccer, cross country, volleyball, swimming & diving, cheerleading, gymnastics, basketball, indoor track, tennis, outdoor track, and softball. Methuen teams play as the Rangers, inspired by Methuen native ] and his foundation of ], which eventually led to the formation of the ].{{cn|date=October 2021}} Methuen High School also has a marching band which competes in the ] conference. Methuen High is a member of the ]. The school offers 25 sports at the Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshmen levels. For boys: football, soccer, cross country, golf, basketball, indoor track, ice hockey, wrestling, tennis, volleyball, baseball, outdoor track, and lacrosse. For girls: field hockey, soccer, cross country, volleyball, swimming & diving, cheerleading, gymnastics, basketball, indoor track, tennis, outdoor track, and softball. Methuen teams play as the Rangers, inspired by Methuen native ] and his foundation of ], which eventually led to the formation of the ].{{citation needed|date=October 2021}} Methuen High School also has a marching band which competes in the ] conference, as well as a JROTC battalion.


==Notable alumni== ==Notable alumni==
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*], professional ], current ] Featherweight<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://methuenrangers.com/page/hot_news/view/51|title = News -}}</ref> *], professional ], current ] Featherweight<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://methuenrangers.com/page/hot_news/view/51|title = News -}}</ref>
*], former Villanova men's basketball player *], former Villanova men's basketball player
*], former New England Patriot DE 1979-1981 and Cleveland Brown 1982 NT


==References== ==References==
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Public school in Methuen, MA , United States
Methuen High School
Methuen High School
Address
1 Ranger Road
Methuen, MA 01844
United States
Information
TypePublic
MottoRanger Pride
PrincipalAnthony Curet (interim)
Faculty147.45 (FTE)
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,916 (2022-23)
Student to teacher ratio12.99
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Blue & White   
Athletics conferenceMerrimack Valley Conference (MVC)
MascotRangers
Team nameMethuen Rangers
WebsiteMethuen Public Schools

Methuen High School is a public secondary school located in the city of Methuen, Massachusetts, United States. Methuen High serves grades nine through twelve for about 1,900 students. It is one of five public schools in Methuen and it is the only high school in the district.

Environment

Methuen High School first opened in 1975. The school was originally designed with the open classroom theory. Since then, a $100 million renovation has been conducted and all classrooms now have walls. Also due in part to the renovation, students now receive iPads which they keep for the entire year. This is known as the 1:1 iPad program. The renovation also includes an expansion, which includes a brand new cafeteria, auditorium, fine arts area, lobby, and media center.

Demographics

According to the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, the school has 1,898 current enrollments. By gender, 999 are male, 896 are female, and 3 are non-binary. By race, 6.3% are African American, 50.2% are Hispanic or Latino, 37.7% White 4.0% Asian, and 1.9% are multi-race/non-hispanic.

Athletics

Methuen High is a member of the Merrimack Valley Athletic Conference. The school offers 25 sports at the Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshmen levels. For boys: football, soccer, cross country, golf, basketball, indoor track, ice hockey, wrestling, tennis, volleyball, baseball, outdoor track, and lacrosse. For girls: field hockey, soccer, cross country, volleyball, swimming & diving, cheerleading, gymnastics, basketball, indoor track, tennis, outdoor track, and softball. Methuen teams play as the Rangers, inspired by Methuen native Robert Rogers and his foundation of Rogers' Rangers, which eventually led to the formation of the United States Army Rangers. Methuen High School also has a marching band which competes in the NESBA conference, as well as a JROTC battalion.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Methuen High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  2. "Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - 2020-21 SAT Performance Report - All Students Statewide Report".
  3. Huggins, J.J. (May 28, 2010). "$100m Methuen High renovation a done deal". The Eagle-Tribune.
  4. Enrollment data (2023–24) - Methuen High (01810505). (n.d.). https://profiles.doe.mass.edu/profiles/student.aspx?orgcode=01810505&orgtypecode=6
  5. "1975 Methuen High School Yearbook". The High School. 1975.
  6. Castillo, Susie (June 6, 2007). "My 'Mass.' Mania". New York Post. Retrieved December 13, 2009.
  7. "News -".
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