Melrose High

360 Lynn Fells Parkway
Melrose, MA 02176

www.melroseschools.com

926 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

926

Total Students

70.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Melrose High
Demographic	Student Count
White	692
Hispanic	66
Black	73
Asian	50
Two or More	41

White
692 (75.1 %)
Black
73 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
66 (7.2 %)
Asian
50 (5.4 %)
Two or More
41 (4.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Melrose
Phone:	(781)979-2200
Website:	http://www.melroseschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	926
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 233

Grade 10 233

Grade 11 232

Grade 12 223

Ungraded 5