Melissa High School

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Melissa High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3030 Milrany Ln,  Melissa, TX
Melissa Independent School District
3.9
3.5
1,315 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Kenneth Wooten
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
137
Full Time Teachers
137
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
26%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
380:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
46.1%
Hispanic
19.7%
Black
17.3%
Asian
9.5%
Two or more races
6.9%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#81 Best Public HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas A&M University 341 Students
University of Texas - Austin 306 Students
Texas Tech University 259 Students
University of North Texas 226 Students
University of Oklahoma 211 Students
Baylor University 195 Students
Collin College 188 Students
Oklahoma State University 141 Students
Rice University 134 Students
Texas State University 130 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 142 Students
Business 138 Students
Biology 100 Students
Psychology 90 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 70 Students
Computer Science 56 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 48 Students
Pre-Law Studies 38 Students
Finance 36 Students
Mechanical Engineering 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 170 Reviews
5.0 Junior
10/3/2025
Melissa ISD, as a whole, consists of a dedicated team that always tries to better you as a person, not just through your grades, but also through your core values and what makes you up as a Cardinal. They are so dedicated to the success of each and every one of their students and work just as hard as then everyday
4.0 Senior
5/15/2025
Melissa high school is a 5A school just north of Dallas, and has found a large variety of success in many areas such as, a very successful football team, state qualifying theatrics and band, along with many personal achievements such as a member of the softball team holding the national record for most home runs in a season while in high school, which currently sits at 106.
3.0 Senior
1/31/2025
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/31/2025
The school has a wonderful balance of academic rigor, strong values, and a supportive community that feels more like a family than an institution. Teachers go above and beyond to ensure that every student not only succeeds academically but also grows as a person.
5.0 parent
6/11/2025
Very good school with great teachers, good and safe location, the students with good parents, teachers teaching very good
5.0 student
4/9/2025
It's a really fun school. GPA is graded on core classes only. Most teachers are nice and laid-back. The CTE program is also fun. They offer game design, cybersecurity, computer science, PC maintenance, networking, and more classes. Far better than any Californian highschool.
5.0 student
4/10/2024
Best school ever! I’ve never gotten grades as good anywhere else!! All the children and teachers are SPECTACULAR! Outstanding classes with experienced teachers. Very modern and good school overall. Send ur child here! They will learn good:3

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Melissa High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Melissa, TX, in the Melissa neighborhood, and is served by the Melissa Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,315 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Melissa High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $486,655. Discover additional schools in the area, like East Cardinal Middle School, Melissa Middle School, Sumeer Elementary, and more. Learn more about what Melissa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Melissa High School.

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