Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 21, 2026 MHS | FROM PAGE 1 Demographically, here is how Malden High School diversity is reflected, culturally: A total of 31.8% of its 6,500+ students are of Hispanic/Latino heritage; 22.1% are of Asian backgrounds; 21.3% are Black or African American; and 21.4% are Caucasian/ Non-Hispanic. Of the last category, a strong percentage of those students are of Arabic descent, adding even a stronger degree of diversity. Of the majority Hispanic/ Latino culture at Malden High School, many of those students claim Brazilian heritage, which is often considered an individual group not of the Hispanic/ Latino designation. That is why the primary language spoken by students and their families in the Malden Public Schools overall is Portuguese, versions of which are the primary language spoken by Brazilians. In addition to this honor, it was announced in NICHE Rankings that Malden High School NICHE School Rankings continues to rank Malden High School as the #1 Most Diverse Public High School in Massachusetts. has soared higher in other ranking areas as well, most notably in “Best College Prep Public High Schools.” NICHE this year ranks Malden High School #54 of 342 public high schools in Mass. for Best College Prep. That is in the top 14 percent and its highest ranking ever in the NICHE rankings. As for nearby public schools, Somerville is #51 overall, Mystic Valley Regional Charter High School, also based in Malden, #55, Melrose High School is #56, Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Aluminum Aluminum Everett Supplies 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 66 Years in Business! •Vinyl Siding Decks • • •Carpentry Work •Decks • Replacement Windows Carpentry Work • • • Fully Insured Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Free Estimates Fully Licensed • Roong •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roong Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Malden High School is ranked as the #57 Most Diverse Public High School in the United States. (Advocate Photo) Medford is #117, Revere High School is #130 and Everett High School is #160. According to information available at niche.com, “The 2025 Best Public High Schools ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. “Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality, and high school ratings.” College readiness includes graduation percentage and also participation in the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum and end-of-year testing. Malden High School students have long been vigorous participants in the AP classroom and testing program, this UMass Amherst announces spring 2026 grads A pproximately 7,000 students received bachelor’s degrees in over 100 majors at UMass Amherst’s Undergraduate Commencement on May 15, 2026, at the McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Here is a list of students from Malden who received a bachelor’s degree from the university: Kingson Chen, Natalie Ying Chen, Sophia Chen, Henry Choi, Ethan Dong, Bridget Helen Gately, Luella Harding, Chelsea Law, Maggie Jia Lee, Ethan Li, Nicholas Thanh Nguyen, Sammi Nie, Ryan O’Connell, Dhyey Ghanshyam Patel, Leslie Alexandra Rodriguez, Abby Ly Tang, Jennifer Wong, Sze Nga Wong, Stanley Yang, Xiaolin Zhou. past year earning more placement grades (“3” or higher) than any other senior class in Malden High School history, more than 80 in all. The most recent graduating Class of 2026 featured more than 80 percent of seniors moving on to either four-year or two-year university or college studies, with the others pursuing a trade or joining the military service. Malden students make Q4 Honor Roll at BC High T he following local students made the Q4 Honor Roll at BC High for the 2025-2026 school year. Please join us in celebrating their accomplishments! Malden students: Devon Noung, Honors, Class of 2029; Theodore Marion-Brown, High Honors, Class of 2029. Summer is Here!
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