Serving 959 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 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 959 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 20% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
959 students attend Melrose High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Melrose High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 12:1, which is equal to 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 959 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
