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Haverhill High School vs. Methuen High School

Should I attend Haverhill High School or Methuen High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Haverhill High School
137 Monument Street
Haverhill, MA 01832
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Methuen High School
1 Ranger Rd
Methuen, MA 01844
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Haverhill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute
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Methuen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,931 students in grades 9-12, Haverhill High School ranks in the bottom 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 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,891 students in grades 9-12, Methuen 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 39% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,931 students
1,891 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
140 teachers
150 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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Test Scores

#850 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#743 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
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36%
(Top 50% in MA)
39%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Haverhill High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Methuen High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
52%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Haverhill High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Methuen High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
84%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
94%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart display graduation rate of Haverhill High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
618
472
Grade 10 Students
483
486
Grade 11 Students
407
450
Grade 12 Students
393
483
Ungraded Students
30
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
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% Hispanic
37%
45%
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% Black
5%
3%
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% White
54%
44%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
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0.57
0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Haverhill High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart display the diversity score of Methuen High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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