Melvindale High School

www.melnapschools.com

982 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Melvindale High School is a public secondary institution located in Melvindale, Michigan, serving as a key part of the Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in both higher education and the workforce. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with various elective opportunities, the school aims to meet the diverse needs and interests of its student body while maintaining high standards for academic achievement.

Beyond the classroom, Melvindale High School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience through its extracurricular programs, including athletics, clubs, and service organizations. These activities encourage students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and personal responsibility. Supported by the district’s mission to provide high-quality education and community engagement, the school acts as a central hub for students in the Melvindale area, striving to empower them to become productive and informed citizens in an evolving global society.

982

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Melvindale High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	585
Hispanic	279
Black	100
Asian	9
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	3

White
585 (59.6%)
Hispanic
279 (28.4%)
Black
100 (10.2%)
Asian
9 (0.9%)
Two or More
6 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools
Phone:	(313)457-8300
Website:	http://www.melnapschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	982
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	745
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 9 314

Grade 10 240

Grade 11 249

Grade 12 179