Medford High School Renovation Project Cost Drops to Nearly $700 Million

The Medford High School renovation project, which began in December 2023, is currently in the Schematic Design phase. The project's total cost is estimated at nearly $700 million, which is $150 million less than earlier design-phase estimates. These savings resulted from changes to the heating and cooling system, shifting from geothermal to an all-electric air-source heat pump system, as well as numerous cuts to the proposed building space.

Funding for the renovation will be split between the Massachusetts School Building Authority and the city. The Massachusetts School Building Authority will cover a portion based on its funding formula and established per-square-foot caps, while the city must finance the remaining share. Deliberations are ongoing regarding how the city will finance its portion of the costs.