School Day
The school day in Magherafelt High School is divided into 6 periods, each of which lasts 50 minutes. There are two breaks, one at the end of period 2 (11:05) lasting 15 minutes and another at the end of period 4 (1:00) lasting 35 minutes.
Students are expected to be in school by no later than 9:00am, buses and weather permitting of course.
| Registration | 9:15 |
| Period 1 | 9:25 |
| Period 2 | 10:15 |
| Breaktime | 11:05 |
| Period 3 | 11:20 |
| Period 4 | 12:10 |
| Lunchtime | 1:00 |
| Period 5 | 1:40 |
| Period 6 | 2:30 |
| End of School | 3:20 |
Similar to the other schools in the Magherafelt Learning Partnership, Magherafelt High School follows a two-week timetable which enable students to study A-Level and equivalent qualifications offered by the other schools in the partnership.