Culture Day is always popular at Malden High School

By Steve Freker

Malden High School has consistently been rated as the #1 Most Diverse High School in Massachusetts by Niche rankings. Remarkably, according to Niche rankings, MHS is also once again rated #57 Most Diverse High School in THE NATION in 2026. The newest Niche rankings are officially being released in January 2026. More than 50 countries internationally are represented by students at Malden High School and over 70 languages — including various dialects — are spoken by students and their families.

Each year Malden High School hosts a “Culture Day” during Spirit Week as another way for students to express pride in their countries and culture either of origin of themselves or their extended families. Students come to school dressed in creative outfits designed to represent their countries and cultures. It is a popular day around the school and many students participate, this year, apparently, more than in others.

“It was a great response this year,” said Malden High Principal Chris Mastrangelo. “The students have a lot of fun with the different theme days and many of them took the opportunity to represent their family cultures on Culture Day.”

The MHS principal said, “Everywhere you looked there seemed to be another country or culture represented.”