Mystic Valley Regional Charter School has once again earned a place among the top public schools in Massachusetts and across the nation, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings.
MVRCS is ranked 6th among all Massachusetts public high schools, breaking into the top 10 out of 366 schools statewide. Nationally, the school is ranked 198th out of more than 26,000 high schools, placing it within the top 1% nationwide. Mystic Valley also secured recognition as the 47th-best charter school in the United States out of 2,991, putting it in the top 1.5% nationally.
“This achievement represents one of the strongest results in our history,” said Director/Superintendent Alexander Dan. “These results are a testament to the dedication of our entire school community and the commitment of our teachers, who deliver a rigorous, time-tested curriculum with fidelity. They also reflect the strength of Mystic Valley’s mission: maintaining a structured academic environment, a rigorous college preparatory program, and high expectations for every student.”
The U.S. News & World Report rankings are based on key performance indicators, including college readiness, curriculum breadth, math and reading proficiency, performance among underserved student groups, and graduation rates.
Founded in 1998, Mystic Valley Regional Charter School serves over 1,750 students in grades K–12 from the communities of Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Stoneham, and Wakefield. MVRCS is distinguished by its structured academic climate, rigorous college preparatory program, and extensive character education curriculum, which emphasizes core values and the enduring ideals of the Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution.
Rankings and statistics provided by U.S. News & World Report.