Excellent
#205 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 11% in state
Melrose High
High School · Melrose
360 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA 02176
Enrollment
959
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
8.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
959
Student-Teacher
12.3:1
Score
8.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#205 of 1,793
In Melrose
#1 of 8
public schools
In district
#1 of 8
Melrose
Equity
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Melrose High
High School in Melrose · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Melrose High
Melrose High is a public high school in Melrose, MA, part of Melrose. Melrose High serves approximately 959 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Melrose High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #205 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Melrose High show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- MA avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Melrose High — Students at Melrose High score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How Melrose High Compares
See how Melrose High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
360 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA 02176
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Melrose High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Stoneham High (rated 7.4/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Stoneham), a more accessible option. Additionally, Wakefield Memorial High (rated 7.0/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Wakefield), a more accessible option. For more schools in Melrose, see our Melrose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Melrose Middle Melrose | 0.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Early Childhood Center Melrose | 0.2 mi | 5.7 |
| MELROSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Melrose | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Roosevelt Melrose | 0.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Horace Mann Melrose | 0.5 mi | 7.3 |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL Melrose | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Lincoln Melrose | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Winthrop Melrose | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| Greenwood Wakefield | 1.1 mi | 5.1 |
| Colonial Park Stoneham | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Herbert Clark Hoover Melrose | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Stoneham High Stoneham | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Forestdale Malden | 1.8 mi | 5.9 |
| GREATER BOSTON ACADEMY Stoneham | 1.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Malden Early Learning Center Malden | 2.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Early Childhood Center at the Doyle School Wakefield | 2.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Wakefield Memorial High Wakefield | 2.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Galvin Middle School Wakefield | 2.5 mi | 8.6 |
| South Stoneham | 1.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Salemwood Malden | 2.4 mi | 3.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02176 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$126,854
Median Home Value
$796,100
Median Rent
$1,933/mo
Population
29,488
College Educated
62%
Homeownership
67.8%
Avg Commute
35.7 min
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Median Age
44.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Hanover High Hanover, MA | 8.4 |
| Rising Tide Charter Public School Plymouth, MA | 8.4 |
| Scituate High School Scituate, MA | 8.4 |
| Sharon High Sharon, MA | 8.6 |
| Walpole High Walpole, MA | 8.4 |
| Westwood High Westwood, MA | 8.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Melrose High
What grades does Melrose High serve?
Melrose High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Melrose High?
Melrose High has an enrollment of approximately 959 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose High?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose High is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Melrose High rank in MA?
Melrose High ranks #205 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Melrose High's MySchoolScout rating?
Melrose High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Melrose High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Melrose High has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Melrose High a charter school?
No, Melrose High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Melrose High a Title I school?
No, Melrose High is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 959
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (781) 979-2200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
Resources & Links
District
Melrose- District Enrollment
- 3,892
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,030
- District Rank
- #1 of 8
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