F-1 Public · Massachusetts
Maynard High School
A small Massachusetts high school with its own student-run radio and television station — for those who want to go on air, forty minutes from Boston.
- F-1 visa
- High school diploma possible
- From age 16
- Year or semester
Maynard fact sheet
Key facts
- Location
- Maynard, Massachusetts
- Arrival airport
- Boston Logan (BOS)
- Size (pupils)
- 502 in the high school
- Climate
- Temperatures from -8.8 °C to 27 °C
- High school diploma possible
- yes
- Semester possible
- yes
- Minimum ELTiS
- 225 (old scale) — video interview and English test required
- Age
- 16 to 18 years old
- School year 2027-2028
- $51,200
- Semester 2027-2028
- $29,350
- Checked on
- 18 October 2026
A week in Maynard
In the morning, an AP physics or statistics class in a fully renovated building. In the afternoon, the WAVM studio: the high school's radio and television are run by the pupils, who train the newcomers themselves. Then field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse or indoor track. On Tuesday, the a cappella group, the baking club or Mock Trial. At the weekend, this charming, safe, residential New England town, and Boston forty minutes away: American history, universities, the arts. From -8.8 to 27 °C.
Three things you won't find anywhere else
- A radio and television station run entirely by the pupils.
- One of the best high schools in Massachusetts, completely renovated.
- Boston forty minutes away, with its world-famous universities.
Courses, sports and clubs in Maynard
- 46 courses
- 14 sports
- 17 clubs
- Best-stocked subject: Arts (9 courses)
Courses, by subject
Mathematics
- Geometry (Honors)
- Algebra I-II (Honors)
- Pre-calculus (Honors)
- Calculus (AP)
- Statistics (AP)
- Financial literacy
- Accounting I-II
Science
- Physics (Honors, AP)
- Biology (Honors, AP)
- Chemistry (Honors, AP)
- Environmental science
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Forensic science
- Engineering
Humanities
- United States history (AP)
- Civics
- World history (AP)
- Psychology
- Law and government
- Government and politics (AP)
- Economics
- 20th-century history
English
- English I-IV
- News
- European literature
- English literature and composition (AP)
- Screenwriting
Languages
- French
- Spanish
Arts
- Concert band
- Concert choir
- Wind ensemble
- Jazz orchestra
- Chorus (Honors)
- A cappella chorus
- Studio art I-III
- Drawing (AP)
- Digital portfolio
Options
- Graphic design and web publishing
- Aesthetics
- Java programming I-II
- Game development
- App development
- Radio and TV programming and production
- Broadcast journalism
- Communication I-II
Sports, season by season
Autumn
- Cross-country
- American football
- Soccer
- Golf
- Field hockey
Winter
- Basketball
- Ice hockey
- Wrestling
- Indoor track
- Swimming (joint team)
Spring
- Baseball
- Track and field
- Lacrosse (joint team)
- Softball
Clubs
- Maynard radio and television (WAVM)
- Student government
- A cappella
- Anime
- Pastry
- Green committee
- Gay-Straight Alliance
- International Club
- Jazz orchestra
- Mock Trial
- Yearbook
- Peer leaders
- Wind ensemble
- Young authors
- Young Democrats
- Young Republicans
- Musical (theatre club)
Maynard compared with other districts
Calculations based on the published prices of the districts on this page that show a package; same prices, same results.
| Package | Price | Rank | Difference from the median |
|---|---|---|---|
| School year 2027-2028 | $51,200 | no. 58 of 59 | 40% above the median ($36,550) |
| Semester 2027-2028 | $29,350 | no. 44 of 47 | 29% above the median ($22,750) |
- Within the same state (Massachusetts): ranked 3 of 3 districts for the school year.
- Within the same state (Massachusetts): ranked 3 of 3 districts for the semester.
- Compared with Groton-Dunstable: $2,300 more per year.
- The cheapest district on the list is Newcomb ($23,900): this high school costs $27,300 more (114%).
- Within the same state (Massachusetts), the cheapest is Hopkinton ($48,300): this high school costs $2,900 more (6%).
Rank: from cheapest (no. 1) to most expensive, among the districts showing a price in the same currency. The median is the price in the middle of the list.
Frequently asked questions about Maynard
How much does the school year cost in Maynard?
$51,200 for the 2027-2028 year. This price includes tuition, the host family and local supervision.
How much does a semester cost in Maynard?
$29,350 for one semester in 2027-2028, with the same services.
Is Maynard expensive compared with other districts?
Yes, among the most expensive: ranked 58 from cheapest of our 59 districts, 40% above the median price ($36,550). Within the same state (Massachusetts), it ranks 3 of 3.
Can I go to Maynard for just one semester?
Yes, Maynard also accepts pupils for a single semester.
Can I earn the American diploma in Maynard?
Yes, the American diploma is possible in Maynard.
How old do I need to be to go to Maynard?
Between 16 and 18 years old.
What level of English do I need for Maynard?
An ELTiS score of 225. The ELTiS is the English test that American high schools ask international students to take.
Which airport do I fly into for Maynard?
Via Boston Logan airport (BOS).
Sophie knows Maynard as if she lived there.
The high school, sports by season, the town, the climate, things to do at the weekend — and the same for the 58 other districts. Ask her, she compares for you.
Daily life there
Maynard is 40 minutes from downtown Boston. This charming New England town offers a safe residential setting for a stay abroad, with quick access to the big city, diverse and lively. American history is within reach, as are Boston's arts and its world-famous universities.
More districts to explore
- Groton-Dunstable Regional High SchoolGroton, Massachusetts
- Hopkinton High SchoolHopkinton, Massachusetts
- Mt. Lebanon High SchoolMt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Maynard: does it appeal to you?
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