‘Largest public school building project’ in Mass. History opens in 2028

In 2028, the city of Revere, Massachusetts, will celebrate the opening of its brand-new high school. This big project is set to start classes in September 2028, bringing a fresh start for students and the community. It's the largest public school building project in the state's history, costing about $493 million. The state is helping pay nearly half of that through the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

The current Revere High School is pretty old. It opened in September 1974, making it over 50 years old by now. Built between 1972 and 1974, the building has seen better days. Problems include overcrowding, which sometimes leads to fights in hallways and the cafeteria. It's also outdated and underrepaired, with security issues like being easy to sneak into. The aging setup needs lots of fixes, which costs money that could go to better things.

The new school will be very different and modern. It will hold more than 2,450 students in a 422,600-square-foot building. Cool features include advanced classrooms with tech, science labs, a performing arts area, and a health center for students and locals. There's a 1,000-seat auditorium, spaces for JROTC and job training programs, and a special freshman academy to help ninth-graders adjust. It's designed to be eco-friendly: net-zero ready, no fossil fuels, with super-efficient windows, insulation, a white roof, and geothermal heating. -rhsconstructionproject.com

Revere is a city near Boston with about 60,700 people as of 2024. The new school will be at the old Wonderland Dog Track site, right by the Wonderland MBTA station for easy access.

This new high school isn't just a building, it's a step toward a brighter future for Revere's kids. With better spaces for learning, sports, and arts, students will have more chances to succeed. Construction started in August of 2025 after a big groundbreaking event, and everyone is excited for 2028!