Malden High School, established in 1857, is a vibrant and inclusive learning community. The school currently serves just over 1,800 students in grades 9-12 and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Ranked by Niche as the most diverse high school in Massachusetts, MHS proudly reflects the strengths of its multicultural population; this year students represent more than 55 countries and speak over 40 languages. Guided by the district’s core values of Include and Collaborate, Embrace Growth, and Do Right by All Kids, the school strives to provide an environment where every student can thrive both academically and personally, and prepare themselves for the broadest possible range of post-secondary aspirations.
Malden High offers a wide array of academic and enrichment opportunities, supported by nearly 200 dedicated faculty and staff and an annual budget of $16.5 million. In addition to core classes in Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies, and World Languages, students explore Visual & Performing Arts, Business, Technical Education, Physical Education, and Health classes. The school offers College Preparatory, Honors, and Advanced Placement courses, as well as Dual Enrollment and Early College opportunities through Bunker Hill Community College. Students’ diverse needs are met through its program for multilingual learners, inclusion supports and specialized classes for students with disabilities, and the school’s Pathways program.
Extracurricular options include MIAA athletics; dynamic theater, choral, and band programs; and more than 70 student-run clubs. Malden High also celebrates its storied legacy with The Blue & Gold, the second-oldest public high school newspaper in the nation, The Maldonian yearbook, and “Junior Varieties,” the country’s oldest high school variety show.
