Overview

Melrose High School is a public school in Melrose, MA, offering AP courses and 30 sports. It is the only high school in Melrose School District.

School Rating

Melrose High School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Massachusetts with the same grade levels.
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College Prep

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The best high schools offer advanced courses to all students, not a select few.

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College Success

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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About the School


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Neighborhood

360 Lynn Fells Parkway
Melrose, MA 02176
School leader: Mr Jason Merrill
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