MELROSE HIGH SCHOOL

Melrose High is a public high school that is part of the Melrose school district, located in Melrose, MA with about 1,002 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 69 teachers, Melrose High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Melrose High School, located at 360 Lynn Fells Parkway in Melrose, Massachusetts, serves as the singular public high school for the community. Operating under the Melrose Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a strong focus on fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasizing both rigorous core curriculum requirements and a wide range of extracurricular activities designed to develop well-rounded citizens.

Beyond its academic offerings, Melrose High School is deeply integrated into the local community, promoting values of inclusivity, civic responsibility, and lifelong learning. The school provides various pathways for student growth, including honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, along with robust arts, athletics, and technology programs. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, the school strives to equip its diverse student body with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to excel in an evolving global society.

For more information, contact Melrose High at (781) 979-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

360 Lynn Fells Parkway
Melrose, MA 02176
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MELROSE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Melrose, MA with about 1,002 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Melrose
Total Students:
1,002
Teachers:
69.99
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,002 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MELROSE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
80.2%
Black or African American
8.5%
Hispanic/Latino
4.5%
Asian
4.0%
Two or more races
2.8%

Female
53.0%
Male
47.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.