At a glance
Reported students
1,841
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
140.77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,109
Methuen High: 1,841 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,890
- Teachers (FTE)
- 150
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Methuen High
Methuen High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Methuen. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Methuen. NCES reports 1,841 students for 2024–25.
Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, above the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (51.9%) and White (35.5%). English learners represent 9.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Methuen High
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 140.77 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 14 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 14
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.5%
- Hispanic51.9%
- Black6.8%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Methuen
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tenney Grammar School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,246 reported students
Donald P Timony Grammar
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,172 reported students
Comprehensive Grammar School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,046 reported students
Marsh Grammar School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
996 reported students
Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
163 reported students