THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 11, 2024 Page 5 SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 1 sons and for much of the past decade has been ranked the #1 Most Diverse Public High School in the state. Niche School Rankings for 2025 have once again bestowed that honor on Malden High School for this school year. The diversity is measured in the sheer numbers of cultures and languages spoken – at last count, over 70 – that are either spoken by MHS students or in students’ homes. Not only is Malden High the #1 Most Diverse Public High School in Mass., out of 387 total high schools, Malden High is also the #57 Most Diverse Public High School in the nation! That includes 22,364 public high schools from coast-to-coast. In addition to this honor, it was announced in Friday’s NICHE Rankings that Malden High School 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 #48 of 353 public high schools in Mass. for Best College Prep. That is in the top 15 percent and its highest ranking ever in the NICHE rankings. For this prestigious ranking, in comparison, at #31 in Mass. for “Best College Prep High School” is Mystic ValChris Mastrangelo recently began his eighth year as Principal of Malden High School. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools) ley Regional Charter School, also based in Malden, #32 Somerville High School, #39 Andover High School, #49 Quincy High School and #56 Lynnfi eld High School. Another positive ranking for Malden High is #122 in “Best Public High School Overall” in Massachusetts, out of 387 overall. This ranking puts Malden squarely in the top one-third of Mass. public high schools. As for nearby public high schools, Somerville was #62 overall; Mystic Valley Charter, #66; Quincy High School, #102; Danvers, #113; Beverly, #127; and Tewksbury, #140. 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.” Malden High School eighthyear Principal Chris Mastrangelo said he is still studying the NICHE report and rankings, but that he is “always pleased when Malden High School is held with esteem in such reports as NICHE.” “I already know Malden High School is a great school and so do its students, educators and administrators,” Mastrangelo said. “When others take a closer look and come to the same conclusion, it really resonates with what we are all working to accomplish here.” “Our top priority is to create a safe, positive and supportive environment where students can learn and be successful in many ways,” Mastrangelo said. “It is great to get recognition that we are achieving that goal.” Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After
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