Melrose High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

360 Lynn Fells Pky, Melrose, MA

Melrose Highlands Neighborhood

Melrose Public Schools

3.4

2.5

923 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jason Merrill

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Average SAT Score
1240

Average ACT Score
27

Math Proficiency
61%

Reading Proficiency
78%

Average GPA
3.57

Graduation Rate
99%

A-

Academics

A-

Teachers

B+

College Prep

C+

Administration

C+

Resources/Facilities

B-

Clubs and Activities

A-

Sports

C-

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.57

Reading Proficiency

78%

Math Proficiency

61%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

College Prep

Average SAT

1240

Math

600

Verbal

630

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

76.7%

AP Math Enrollment

Very High

AP Science Enrollment

Very High

Other AP Enrollment

Very High

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Average

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

122:1

Student Diversity

Female

50%

Male

49.6%

White

74.7%

Black

7.9%

Hispanic

7.1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

5.4%

Two or more races

4.4%

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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

University of Massachusetts Amherst 304 Students

Boston University 214 Students

Northeastern University 189 Students

University of Vermont 158 Students

University of New Hampshire 156 Students

University of Massachusetts Boston 144 Students

Boston College 136 Students

University of Massachusetts Lowell 135 Students

Tufts University 132 Students

University of Connecticut 113 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 156 Students

Psychology 121 Students

Biology 97 Students

Nursing 92 Students

Environmental Science 57 Students

Political Science and Government 51 Students

Computer Science 46 Students

Marketing 43 Students

Communications 41 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Sophomore

11/5/2024

Melrose High school is not a bad school, if i had to rate it on a scale from 1 to 10 i would give it a solid 8. The teachers are truly influential and they care about us students. Classes are somewhat difficult but it honestly depends on what level you take.

3.0 Junior

12/31/2023

The teachers of Melrose are amazing and well-educated. One of my past teachers even worked for Nasa at one point. Sadly the Melrose school district has a hard time keeping teachers during the teacher shortage as a friend of mine had the same teacher replaced three times last year. While administration claims that there is a zero tolerance policy for bullying i have seen first hand how the falseness of this claim has affected those around me. The curriculum is diverse with history classes such as holocaust and genocide studies as well as women's studies and sciences classes such as forensics. Many people in melrose are encouraged to take ap classes such as AP lang and APES while in their upperclassman years.

4.0 Senior

10/23/2023

I overall think that Melrose High is a good school. Some of the teachers do not seem qualified, while others seem highly qualified. The disciplinary action taken is not great, but is reasonable alot of the time. The concerns sometime lie outside what I would see as true concerns.

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5.0 student

10/20/2023

to be honest this school lacks in lots of things but out of all of that it builds character school isn't supposed to be what you want your not paying for it If you send your kid there they'll have an experience that makes them a better person who cares about AP classes? there a waste of time and Mel...

1.0 parent

8/2/2022

This school is not academically challenging unless your child takes AP classes. Teachers are chronically absent and often do not leave any assignments for students to complete. These classes are called a "sub blocks" except that they do not have any substitute teachers, so the classes get cancelled...

1.0 parent

5/23/2022

Considering the amount of real estate taxes they charge in this one horse town, the school systems sucks. Chelsea has a better school system.

5.0 other

9/12/2020

Overall, I really enjoyed my time at MHS. I learned a lot from my teachers, enjoyed the time I spend there, and have found success in life. Many of the comments reference the "windowless classrooms" which are true, but in recent years renovations have slowly been making the issue better. Melrose is...

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List Price Range

$235K - $7.7M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$895,243

Median Lot Size

7,405 Sq Ft

% Renters

37%

Household Income

$137,841

% of College Grads

62%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,020 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

15.7%

Homes for Sale

$999,000
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,500 Sq Ft
87 Wheeler Ave

New 1 day ago
Surprisingly spacious gem in a desirable neighborhood on a quiet street. Farmers type porch with open entry way to dining room with fireplace and hardwood flooring. Main bedroom features private bedroom balcony with private walk-in shower and additional laundry hook up. Finished family basement with...

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$999,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,345 Sq Ft
21 Vista St

New 8 days ago
Nothing to do but move in! Completely rehabbed colonial in the Mt Hood Golf area featuring 3 beds and 2 baths. Open concept 1st floor featuring new kitchen with quartz counters, oversized island with waterfall edging, wine fridge and stainless appliances. New solid oak hardwood flooring throughout. ...

Keith Littlefield Littlefield Real Estate, LLC
$829,900
- 4 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,922 Sq Ft
203 Porter St

New 14 days ago
Rare opportunity to own a classic center entrance Colonial situated on a level corner lot in Melrose’s sought-after Upper East Side. This home has lots of charm and offers tremendous potential to make it your own. The front-to-back living room features a fireplace, built-in bookcases, and beautiful ...

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Homes for Rent

$3,350 per month
- 2 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,358 Sq Ft
391 Pleasant St

Unit 307

Melrose, MA
Beautiful spacious townhouse style unit with central AC and 2 parking spots (1 garage, 1 outside). The first-floor kitchen features beautiful granite counters, hardwood floors, a dining area, a living room, and a half bath. On the second floor, a primary bedroom with a large closet and primary bathr...

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(339) 333-6654
$3,086 - $12,927 per month
- The Washingtons
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 792+ Sq Ft
2 Washington St

Melrose, MA
Office hours are by appointment only. Contact our leasing team today. The beauty of nature, the excitement of the city - all within close proximity. At The Washingtons, we’ve designed every space to meet your needs. Head outside to our rooftop deck, fire-pits, grilling stations, and courtyards or he...
$2,500 per month
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 832 Sq Ft
55 Cottage St

Unit 1

Melrose, MA
Bright and well-maintained duplex in the heart of Melrose offering 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths across two spacious levels. The first floor includes a welcoming formal living room, a separate dining room with excellent flow for entertaining, a well-equipped kitchen, and a convenient half bath. Upstairs,...

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