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Melrose High School

360 Lynn Fells Parkway
Melrose, MA 02176
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 926 students in grades 9-12, Melrose High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 926 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 97% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Melrose High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Melrose High School's student population of 926 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
926 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Melrose High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Melrose High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#180 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Melrose High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Melrose High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Melrose High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Melrose High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Melrose High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Melrose High School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Melrose High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Melrose High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Melrose High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Melrose High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Melrose High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melrose High School's ranking?
Melrose High School is ranked #180 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Melrose High School often compared to?
Melrose High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Medford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Melrose High School?
The graduation rate of Melrose High School is 97%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Melrose High School?
926 students attend Melrose High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Melrose High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melrose High School?
Melrose High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Melrose High School offer ?
Melrose High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Melrose High School part of?
Melrose High School is part of Melrose School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 926 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 97% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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