How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Methuen High | RISE Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Methuen, MA | Lawrence, MA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,841 | 74 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Methuen High | RISE Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,940 | $23,176 |
| District | Methuen Public School District | Lawrence |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Methuen High | RISE Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.5% | 2.7% |
| African American | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52.0% | 95.9% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 1.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Methuen High | RISE Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 135:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.2% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 202 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.