Melrose High

schools.scsk12.org/melrose-hs

697 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Melrose High School, located at 2870 Deadrick Ave in Memphis, Tennessee, is a historic institution within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. Known for its deep roots in the local community, the school carries a legacy of pride and academic perseverance. It serves a diverse student population and emphasizes a curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and career readiness, often highlighting the importance of school spirit and community engagement as core components of the student experience.

Beyond academics, Melrose High is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular offerings, including a storied athletic program and various clubs that foster student leadership. The school functions as a focal point for the surrounding neighborhood, maintaining long-standing traditions that connect alumni and current students alike. As part of the larger Memphis-Shelby County school system, Melrose continues to work toward evolving its educational approaches to meet the changing needs of its students in an urban environment.

697

Total Students

48.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Melrose High
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	66
Black	604
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Black
604 (86.7 %)
Hispanic
66 (9.5 %)
Two or More
22 (3.2 %)
White
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-5974
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/melrose-hs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	697
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 195

Grade 10 198

Grade 11 173

Grade 12 131

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Melrose High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	195
Grade 10	198
Grade 11	173
Grade 12	131

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Melrose High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	331	47.5%
Male	366	52.5%

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