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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. The School has a contract with Apple and they have provided their iPads for students to use. They have also provided iMac computer PCs as well. Also part of the renovation, all classrooms now have Flat Screen TVs with Apple TV and Airplay capabilities. 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 brand new auditorium’s design is based off of the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.


==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. The marching band does have a Jazz band as well. The band has a Christmas concert every December in the auditorium and a Methuen District-Wide K-12 Band Jamboree which normally takes place in the Field House Gymnasium. Disney has also funded the band, and every two years, the band performs at Disney World. 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.

==Clases==
Methuen High School offers many different courses besides the four main academic courses of Social Studies, Science, ELA, and Mathematics. They offer World Languages (Spanish, French, Italian and American Sign Language). They also offer courses for English learners. Also, there is a huge selection of music education classes, such as Marching Band, Music Theory, Music Technology, Chorus, Unified Music, Keyboarding and so on. There are Art clases such as Ceramics, Graphic Design, Drawing, etc. Photography is also available.

All electives are available on the Program of Studies, which is available on the school’s website.

==Media==
Methuen High offers a program where students can learn about broadcasting, film production, and media. It has a program called Methuen Minutes, where students can go on camera and talk about different news, current events, school events, Methuen High School related topics, etc.


==Notable alumni== ==Notable alumni==

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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
PrincipalRichard Barden
Faculty139.22 (FTE)
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,982 (2018–19)
Student to teacher ratio14.24
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

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.

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.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Methuen High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  2. "Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - 2020-21 SAT Performance Report - All Students Statewide Report".
  3. Huggins, J.J. (2010-05-28). "$100m Methuen High renovation a done deal". The Eagle-Tribune.
  4. "1975 Methuen High School Yearbook". The High School. 1975.
  5. Castillo, Susie (2007-06-06). "My 'Mass.' Mania". New York Post. Retrieved 2009-12-13.
  6. "News -".
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