Construction is now underway!

The Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Revere High School took place on August 14 and was well attended by Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr, Superintendent Dianne Kelly, Democratic Whip Katherine M. Clark, city and school officials, community leaders, educators, families, and project partners.

“This building, as we know, will stand long after most of us serve in our roles as administrators, educators, and elected officials,” commented Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr.. He continued, “In the design of the building and the intention behind it, we’ve left reminders of who Revere has always been, and who we aspire to be.”

Project Overview

The new Revere High School, will be a state-of-the-art facility that will provide a modern and expanded campus for over 2,450 students. Upon completion, the school will accommodate the city’s growing student population while offering a safe, modern, and inclusive learning environment. With updated science labs, collaborative learning spaces, technology-equipped classrooms, and areas for arts and athletics, this facility will reflect Revere Public Schools’ commitment to excellence. The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) awarded the city of Revere a grant of $233,889,807 for this project. 

The 422,600-square-foot facility will be accessible via Wonderland Station, revitalizing the long vacant parcel and spurring additional investments in transportation solutions. The school is being designed as Net-Zero Ready, Fossil Fuel Free, and will achieve Passive House standards for energy efficiency. Highly efficient triple pane windows, insulation, and a white reflective roof are proposed to achieve energy efficiency. Additionally, geothermal wells are proposed to provide a renewable energy source to heat and cool the school building. The subsurface geothermal wells will be installed beneath the athletic field located closest to the building. 

 “What we saw with Revere, as we partnered with Revere, was perseverance: Being willing to do the work, do the study, present the material, and perhaps do it again, and review it again, and verify that you’re making the best decision for the community and for the students,” said Mary Pichetti, Executive Director of the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

 The facility will feature advanced academic spaces, a performing arts wing, and a dedicated health and wellness complex that will support students and serve the community. Other amenities include a 1,000-seat auditorium, spaces for the JROTC and vocational programs, and a freshman academy designed to ease the transition into high school. Outside of the main building there will be multisport athletic fields, tennis courts, outdoor classrooms, and designated drop off zones.

Dr. Dianne Kelly, Superintendent of Revere Public Schools, noted, “Today, we break ground not just on a new building, but on a future full of promise—for our students, our educators, and the entire city of Revere. Our new high school will be more than bricks and mortar. It will be a space that empowers our students to think creatively, collaborate effectively, and learn in ways that meet the needs of a changing world.”

 The facility was designed by Perkins Eastman, and pulls inspiration from natural geographic features in Revere, including the shape of the waves on nearby Revere Beach and the natural wildlife of the local Rumney Marsh. Construction is being led by Consigli Construction Co., Inc. and LeftField is the owner’s project manager. Construction is set to be completed by the 2028-2029 school year.