Enrollment
1,841
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 250774001213
Methuen High — Methuen, MA
Federal NCES profile for Methuen High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 48
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Methuen · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
147.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Methuen High compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Methuen High reports 1,841 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 147.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 15 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 132 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 52.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Methuen spends $21,016 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.8% from local sources (property taxes), 54.6% from the state, and 13.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Methuen High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,841 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
52.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,016
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors14.0 FTE
Per 132 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
202
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,841 Top 99% in Massachusetts — larger than 1% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 147.0
Students per teacher 13:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250774001213
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%
White 35.5%
African American 6.9%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 15
Counselors (FTE) 14.0
Students per counselor 132:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.2%
In-school suspensions 202
Out-of-school suspensions 183
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Methuen, which includes Methuen High.
$21,016
Per student
-26%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 54.6%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Methuen High
How many students attend Methuen High?
Methuen High has 1,841 students enrolled. It is a high school in Methuen, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Methuen High?
The student-teacher ratio at Methuen High is 13:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Methuen High?
The largest demographic group at Methuen High is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Methuen, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Methuen High?
Methuen High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.