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#333 of 388 private schools in MA

Malden Catholic High School

High School · Malden, MA

A private high school in Malden, MA serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

99 CRYSTAL ST, Malden, MA 02148

  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C3.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,116
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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Diversity Index59%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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Enrollment762
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Malden Catholic High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 83Very Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,475/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Malden), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,298

Median home value

$607,500

Median rent

$2,066/mo

College educated

44.9%

Homeownership

42.1%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White60.1%
Hispanic15.4%
Black10.4%
Asian8.1%
Two or More5.1%
Native American0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mystic Valley Regional Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.2K–120.6 mi1,653Compare →
Everett HighEnrollment path unverified4.89–120.9 mi2,289Compare →
Malden HighEnrollment path unverified4.49–120.9 mi1,894Compare →
Pioneer Charter School of ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified8.2K–121.3 mi779Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Malden Catholic High School is listed in Malden, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Malden Catholic High School

Malden Catholic High School is a private high school in Malden, MA, serving approximately 762 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #333 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Malden Catholic High School

What grades does Malden Catholic High School serve?

Malden Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Malden Catholic High School?

Malden Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 762 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Malden Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Malden Catholic High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Malden Catholic High School rank in MA?

Malden Catholic High School ranks #333 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is Malden Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Malden Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Malden Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, Malden Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Malden Catholic High School a religious school?

Malden Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
762
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Area population (ZIP 02148)
65,509
Area average commute
35.7 min
Area median age
35.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02148; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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