Melrose High School

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Melrose High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2870 Deadrick Ave,  Memphis, TN
Shelby County Schools
3.8
4.0
645 Students
D+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Leroy Mcclain
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
920
Average ACT Score
17
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
11%
Average GPA
3.22
Graduation Rate
65%

Niche Grade

D+
Academics
C+
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.22
Reading Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
28.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
920
Math
460
Verbal
460
Average ACT
17
Math
17
English
17
Reading
17
Science
17
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
6.3%
State Average
56.3%
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
71:1

Student Diversity

Male
55%
Female
45%
Black
85%
Hispanic
12.4%
Two or more races
1.7%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 Memphis 101 Students
Jackson State University 62 Students
Tennessee State University 55 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 54 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 45 Students
Austin Peay State University 44 Students
Southwest Tennessee Community College 36 Students
Mississippi State University 34 Students
Christian Brothers University 33 Students
LeMoyne-Owen College 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 39 Students
Business 34 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Biology 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 7 Students
Entrepreneurship 7 Students
Criminology 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 84 Reviews
4.0 Parent
10/13/2025
My overall experience at Melrose High School was fairly good, although the school has its down side, sometimes it may be great. As for the people that make up the school, they are very lively but could use structure and order to maintain the school and the heritage .
5.0 Freshman
2/22/2021
I love my school it is really the heart of my community. The teachers are professional and they care about their students.
3.0 Niche User
3/11/2014
I don't eat school lunch.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/29/2009
3.0 other
8/10/2009

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Melrose High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Memphis, TN and is served by the Shelby County Schools in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 645 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 11% are proficient in reading. Melrose High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of D+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.22, the graduation rate is 65%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 920 and an ACT score of 17. The average home value in this area is $109,307. Discover additional schools in the area, like Invictus Academy at Airways, Middle College High School, East High School, and more. Learn more about what Memphis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Melrose High School.

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